Case Study

The vast majority of exotic species which are severe pests were accidentally introduced to North America. The gypsy moth is unusual because it was first introduced intentionally. Why was it introduced to North America? It was introduced as a biological control agent. It was introduced by readers of Shakespeare. It was introduced to serve as a pollinator for the apple industry. It was introduced in an attempt to produce American silk.

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