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Established and potential alien and invasive species of the Iberian Peninsula.

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MOOC - Aquatic Invasive Alien Species of the Iberian Peninsula

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Answer the following ten questions knowing that....

1) There is only one correct answer to each question.

2) You have to answer all ten questions.

3) Once you have finished the test, click on "send" and you will send your answers to the teacher.

4) We will publish on the MOOC website the correct answers of each test before starting the next one module.

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An alien, introduced, non-native or allochthonous species is one that comes from a different ecosystem, biogeographic or ecological environment and whose arrival and subsequent presence ...

a) ...in its natural distribution area , is mediated by humans.

b) ...outside its natural distribution area , is not mediated by humans.

c) ...outside its natural distribution area , is human-mediated.

d).... in its natural distribution area , is not mediated by humans.

An alien, introduced, non-native or allochthonous species is one that comes from a different ecosystem, biogeographic or ecological environment and whose arrival and subsequent presence ... null

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2. An alien species is considered invasive...

a) ... when it generates impacts on native species, or their populations, on the structure or function of ecosystems, or when it generates socioeconomic and health impacts.

b) ... in all cases. All exotic species are invasive.

c) ... whether or not they produce impacts or even generate positive impacts.

d) ... depending on the scale.

2. An alien species is considered invasive... null

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3. How many exotic and invasive species are there in the Iberian Peninsula?

a) 502.

b) 29 Algae, 1 Fungus, 251 Flora Species, 39 Non-arthropod Invertebrates, 17 Non-crustacean Arthropods, 18 Crustaceans, 34 Fish, 5 Amphibians, 33 Reptiles, 31 Birds and 44 Mammals.

c) 379 aquatic species.

d) It is not known for sure.

3. How many exotic and invasive species are there in the Iberian Peninsula? null

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4. According to all existing estimates on the bibliography scientific...

a) ... plants are the most abundant group among exotic and invasive species.

b) ... the issue of alien and invasive species taxa in the Iberian Peninsula has a clear upward trend.

c) ... animals are the most abundant group and within these the chordates.

d) ... the issue of exotic species taxa underwent a very intense increase in the last decades, but has stabilized in recent years.

4. According to all existing estimates in the scientific bibliography ... null

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5. An established species is a species that has been successfully introduced into natural, semi-natural or artificial environments with populations ...

a) ... stable due to constant or periodic introductions, releases or leaks.

b) ... self-sustaining for several life cycles in the wild and individuals that survive and reproduce.

c) ... self-sustaining at least one life cycle in the wild and surviving individuals.

d) ... present in the environment.

5. An established species is a species that has been successfully introduced into natural, semi-natural or artificial environments with populations ... null

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6. An uncertain species is...

a) ... an occasional or introduced species for which there are records in natural, semi-natural or artificial environments but which is not clearly established.

b) ... an established species, but for which there are few records in natural environments.

c) ... an established species, but for which there are few records in natural environments....

d) ... an occasional species for which there are few records in natural, semi-natural or artificial environments, although it is clearly established.

6. An uncertain species is... null

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7. A cryptogenic species is a species or taxon for which ...

a) ... it is unclear whether individuals present at a site are native or exotic, i.e., species of unknown (or controversial) biogeographic history that cannot be qualified as native or exotic.

b) ... it is not clear that the individuals are present because of the difficulty in detecting, monitoring and identifying them.

c) ... it is clear that the individuals present in a place are exotic, but that due to their reduced presence or density it is difficult to detect them.

d) ... it is clear that individuals present at a site are native to a geographic range, but because their biogeographic history is unknown (or controversial) they cannot qualify as native or translocated.

7. A cryptogenic species is a species or taxon for which ...

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8. According to the 'List of introduced and established exotic aquatic species in Iberian continental waters', elaborated by the project LIFE INVASAQUA, there are a total of ...

a) ... 502 introduced exotic species, 306 established species and 106 species in uncertain status in Iberian continental waters.

b) ... 506 introduced exotic species, 306 established species and 200 species in uncertain status in Iberian continental waters.

c) ... 306 introduced exotic species, 200 established species and 106 species in uncertain status in Iberian continental waters.

d) ... 306 established alien species, 200 uncertain species and 106 species detected in Iberian continental waters.

8. According to the 'List of introduced and established exotic aquatic species in Iberian continental waters', elaborated by the project LIFE INVASAQUA, there are a total of ... null

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9. Potentially invasive alien species in the Iberian Peninsula ...

a) ... are those that are not yet present in a territory but are already in the transport or introduction stages of the invasion process, i.e., with a high risk of invasion in that territory.

b) ... are those that may or may not be present in a territory but are already in the transport or introduction stages of the invasion process, i.e. with a high risk of invasion in that territory.

c) ... are those that may or may not be present in a territory but are already in the transport or introduction stages of the invasion process, i.e. with a high risk of invasion in that territory.

d) ... are those that have been found to be invasive alien species in other territories and ecosystems with similar characteristics to those of the Iberian Peninsula.

9. Potentially invasive alien species in the Iberian Peninsula ...

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10. The employment of applications such as the one developed by EASIN and extended by Life INVASAQUA for the Iberian Peninsula allow:

a) ... report all species included in the List of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern, in the Spanish Invasive Alien Species Catalog and in the Portuguese National List of Invasive Species.

b) ... to contribute to improve the information that the European Commission manages for apply for to the Member States in order to take measures.

c) ... inform SEPRONA, the Local Police and the Autonomous Communities.

d) ... eradicate or control the populations of the reported species.

10. The employment of applications such as the one developed by EASIN and extended by Life INVASAQUA for the Iberian Peninsula allow: null

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