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Origin and Distribution
Nutria is indigenous to which continent? A. Europe. B. South America. C. Asia. D. Africa. E. Australia.
Transportation
Nutria was introduced to the Southeastern United States in the 1940s as a zoo attraction. True False
Environmental Impact
Nutria consume what percent of their body weight in plant matter each day? A. 5%. B. 15%. C. 25%. D. 75%. E. 100%.
Economic Impact
Nutria can burrow into levees, decreasing its effectiveness as flood control. True False
Control
Nutria fur and meat have no economic value; so trapping is not a good way to control their population size. True False