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Most Wanted Poster – INVASIVE SPECIES

Directions: Part I. Research one (1) of the following invasive species using the Web sites listed below and your own searching.Genus and species names are in italics.

Insects

Africanize Honeybee (Killer Bee) - Apismelliferascutellata

European Gypsy Moth - Lymantriadispar

Emerald ash borer - Agrilusplanipennis

Argentine ant - Linepithemahumile

Asian tiger mosquito - Aedesalbopictus

Common wasp - Vespulavulgari)

Little Fire Ant - Wasmanniaauropunctat

Gypsy moth - Lymantriadispar

Other Animals

Giant African land snails - Achatinafulica

Cane Toad - Bufomarinus

Common rat - Rattusnorvegicus

Northern Snakehead - Channaargus

Zebra Mussel - Dreissenapolymorpha

Round Goby - Neogobiusmelanostomus

Bull Frog - Rana catesbeian

Brown Tree Snake - Boigairregularis

Nutria - Myocastor coypus

Red Deer - Cervuselaphus

Rainbow Trout - Oncorhynchus mykiss

Starling - Sturnus vulgaris

Plants/Weeds

Japanese Honeysuckle - Lonicera japonica

Japanese Knotweed - Fallopia japonica

Garlic Mustard - Alliariapetiolata

Purple Loosestrife - Lythrumsalicaria

African Tulip Tree - Spathodeacampanulata

Kudzu - Puerariamontana var. lobata

Part II. Answer the following questions about your chosen species. You may write notes on the back of this sheet.

  1. Name of species (Common name and Scientific Name)
  2. Aliases (Some species will have multiple common names)
  3. Picture or Description of Invasive Species
  4. Key features or distinguishing characteristics of the species
  5. Date of Introduction
  6. When was it discovered? Was it accidental or on purpose?
  7. Where did it originate? (Did it come from another country?)
  8. Where in the world is it a problem? Locations invaded. (Include a map!)
  9. Damage caused by the invasive species (This is the crime it has committed)
  10. Ways to stop the spread of this invasive species.
  11. Citation – Titles of website and address will be fine for this project! (You may also use to cite)

Common Research Websites. Note: YOU MAY NOT USE WIKIPEDIA.

Center for Invasive Species

National Invasive Species Information Center

Global Invasive Species Database (use the genus and species name to search)

Plants/Weeds

Control of Invasive Species

Invasive Plants of Ohio

Part III. Design a “Wanted” Poster

You will design a“wanted” poster for the invasive species. Typing paper: 11.5” X 8.5”

Part IV. Rubric and Due Date

Project is Due:______

NAME OF SPECIES: Common Name and Scientific Name are listed______(2)

ALIAS: Other names used for your invasive species______(2)

MUG SHOT: Picture of species______(2)

DESCRIPTION: Color, weight, distinguishing characteristics ______(2)

FIRST ARRESTING OFFICER: Date of introduction______(2)

ARREST REPORT: When was it discovered? Was it accidental or deliberate?______(2)

PRIORS: Where did it originate?______(2)

LAST KNOWN WHEREABOUTS: Location(s) invaded. Map included. ______(2)

WANTED FOR: These are particular "crimes" of your invasive species. ______(2)

MODUS OPERANDI:Damages caused by species______(2)

APPREHENSION: How can it be controlled?______(2)

CREATIVITY: Follows "wanted poster" format & has color!______(4)

PLAGIARISM:Written in own words and easy to understand______(2)

CITATIONS:Website and name of website______(2)

Presentation: 1 minute long______(2)

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