Invasive fish, spider make their way to Athens
The weather loach, an eel-like invasive species of fish, was discovered in an Athens creek in November 2020. This brings light to the University of Georgiaâs research involving non-native species, including that of the large and vibrant Joro spider. An invasive species is defined as a non-native species whose introduction is likely or proven to cause environmental harm, economic damage or harm to human health, according to the Georgia Invasive Species Task Force. While their impact on ecology may be unpredictable at times, the presence of invasive species undoubtedly disrupts a fragile b...
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