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Where did boll weevils come from?

Boll weevils are native to Central America and migrated to the United States in the late 19th century. They were accidentally introduced to the United States through imported cotton from Mexico.


Where do porcipines live?

Porcupines live in various habitats such as forests, deserts, and grasslands across North and South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. They are known for their sharp quills used for defense against predators.


Where is the cayenne plant grown?

The plant is native to tropical areas of America and is cultivated throughout the world in tropic and subtropic climate zones. Most of the United States' cayenne supply is imported from India and Africa.


What plant imported from America helped to save many Europeans from starvation?

The potato, originally from the Americas, played a critical role in alleviating famine in Europe due to its high yield and nutritional value. It became a staple food in many European countries and helped to reduce reliance on traditional crops that were more susceptible to disease and bad weather.


What are the common food webs in Connecticut's different ecosystems?

In Connecticut, common food webs include forest ecosystems with producers like trees and shrubs supporting herbivores like deer, which in turn are preyed upon by predators like coyotes. In aquatic ecosystems like rivers and lakes, algae serve as producers, supporting zooplankton, fish, and birds like herons. Grasslands in Connecticut may have food webs with grasses as producers, supporting herbivores like rabbits, and predators like hawks.