phyB, phyD plays a role in regulating leaf petiole elongation, as well as in flowering time.

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Lack of environmental constraints hypothesis suggests preadaptation of some invaders to existing environmental conditions.

With few limitations to many abiotic environments, these invaders can grow quickly and outcompete native species

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An interaction in which one organism, the predator, eats all or part of the body of another organism, the prey.

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Introduced species A species that is introduced to a region of the world where it has not historically existed. Also known as Exotic species or Non-native species

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Invasive species An introduced species that spreads rapidly and has negative effects on other species, human recreation, or human economies. 

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Two levels of predators often exist in ecological communities:

Mesopredators Relatively small carnivores that consume herbivores. 

Top predators Predators that typically consume both herbivores and mesopredators. 

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Antipredator Adaptations