Arizona Sonoran Desert
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Buffelgrass absorbs nutrients from the ground which kills other plants. Comes from Asia
Red Imported Fire Ants eat crops, infest nurseries, and harm humans with stings and allergies. Red Imported Fire Ants are from South America.
Northern Crayfish eat Larval Fish, plants, and insects, causing the desert's food balance to "unbalance." Northern Crayfish are from Canada.