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What is an invasive species?
An organism that doesn't belong and harms the area
Where is Kudzu native to?
Japan and China
What is Kudzu’s nickname?
The vine that ate the South
True or False: Kudzu grows slowly.
False (it grows very quickly)
What does Kudzu block from trees?
Sunlight
Is Kudzu a native species in the USA?
No, it is invasive
What are native plants?
Plants that belong naturally in an area
Name an invasive animal in the USA.
Red imported fire ant
Where are fire ants from?
South America
Why is their population growing?
No natural enemies in the USA
What fly is used to control fire ants?
Phorid fly
What part of the ant does the larva eat?
The brain
What is a parasite?
An organism that lives on/in another and harms it
