Identification may include
- shade-tolerant plant species (e.g., ferns, grasses, shrubs/bushes, vines)
- fungi
- mammals
- reptiles
- amphibians
- fishes
- invertebrates
- birds.
Teacher Resource: Virginia’s Wildlife, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does competition for resources affect native species?
- How do invasive species affect native species?
- What are the habitat requirements for the eastern box turtle?