Ecology & Biodiversity Research Reasoning Strategy 1. Species & Taxonomy Questions When a question involves identifying or comparing species: 1. LOOK UP DON'T GUESS — Use to get taxonomy, for marine organisms 2. If the question asks about invasive species impacts, consider: ecological niche overlap, reproductive rate, predator release, and ecosystem engineering effects 3. Use or to find studies on specific ecological impacts 2. Invasive Species Impact Assessment Reasoning framework — when comparing invasive species impacts: 1. Identify the ecosystem : What habitat/biome is affected? 2. Assess…