If a non-native species is introduced into an ecosystem and it competes for the same ecological niche as a native species, what could be the outcome? The Hawaiian Islands are home to many endangered species. Why do you think the Hawaii Department of Agriculture is so strict about allowing non-native species onto the islands?

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Amiyah

Biology

28 October, 10:15

If a non-native species is introduced into an ecosystem and it competes for the same ecological niche as a native species, what could be the outcome? The Hawaiian Islands are home to many endangered species. Why do you think the Hawaii Department of Agriculture is so strict about allowing non-native species onto the islands?

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Fabian Sloan · Answer 1

If non native species compete for the same resources the native species could die out. The Hawaii Department of agriculture is so strict about introducing non native species because these invasive species could cause the endangered native species to go extinct.