Impact of Invasive Species on Mosquito Feeding Patterns in Florida

Key Points

• Decline of brown anoles due to competition with invasive Peter's rock agamas
• Mosquitoes may increasingly bite birds, raising the risk of disease transmission to humans
• Study underscores the impact of climate change and non-native species on ecosystems

Pros

• Potential to understand the unintended consequences of introducing non-native species
• Highlighting the importance of protecting native species for human health benefits

Cons

• Risk of increased transmission of mosquito-borne diseases to humans
• Ecological imbalance due to invasive species displacing native wildlife

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