ECOLOGY
BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION
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Question
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Invasive species thrive in their new environments due to ____
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Few predators
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Reproducing quickly
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Quick adaptability
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Invasive species are often successful in their new ecosystems because they can reproduce and grow rapidly, or because their new environment lacks any natural predators or pests.
Detailed explanation-2: -Invasive species are capable of causing extinctions of native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity, competing with native organisms for limited resources, and altering habitats.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ecological impacts of invasive terrestrial animal species include predation/herbivory, competition, transmission of diseases, and hybridization with native species.
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