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How are species introduced to new ecosystems? Check all that apply.
carried in on cargo crates
transported in or on ships
result from mutations in other organisms
hidden inside produce or meat
carried on clothing or in luggage
intentionally introduced by humans
coevolution of two species
carried in on cargo crates
transported in or on ships
result from mutations in other organisms
hidden inside produce or meat
carried on clothing or in luggage
intentionally introduced by humans
coevolution of two species
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How do introduced species become established in a new ecosystem? Check all that apply.
introduced to a habitat similar to their own
introduced to a habitat different than their own
outcompete native species
generally have no native predators
generally have native predators
often have high reproductive rates
often have low reproductive rates
can tolerate a range of conditions
introduced to a habitat similar to their own
introduced to a habitat different than their own
outcompete native species
generally have no native predators
generally have native predators
often have high reproductive rates
often have low reproductive rates
can tolerate a range of conditions
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GPT-4o mini
Species can be introduced to new ecosystems through the following means:
- **Carried in on cargo crates**
- **Transported in or on ships**
- **Hidden inside produce or meat**
- **Carried on clothing or in luggage**
- **Intentionally introduced by humans**
The options related to **resulting from mutations in other organisms** and **coevolution of two species** do not directly pertain to the introduction of species to new ecosystems. Coevolution refers to the process by which two or more species influence each other's evolution, while mutations occur within species rather than introducing them to new environments.
- **Carried in on cargo crates**
- **Transported in or on ships**
- **Hidden inside produce or meat**
- **Carried on clothing or in luggage**
- **Intentionally introduced by humans**
The options related to **resulting from mutations in other organisms** and **coevolution of two species** do not directly pertain to the introduction of species to new ecosystems. Coevolution refers to the process by which two or more species influence each other's evolution, while mutations occur within species rather than introducing them to new environments.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
Introduced species can become established in a new ecosystem through the following means:
- **Introduced to a habitat similar to their own**
- **Outcompete native species**
- **Generally have no native predators**
- **Often have high reproductive rates**
- **Can tolerate a range of conditions**
The options **introduced to a habitat different than their own** and **generally have native predators** are less likely to facilitate establishment; while some species can adapt to different habitats, many require conditions similar to their native environment to thrive. Additionally, the presence of native predators can hinder the establishment of introduced species. The reproductive rates impacting establishment depend on the specific species and context, but generally, high reproductive rates can aid establishment.
- **Introduced to a habitat similar to their own**
- **Outcompete native species**
- **Generally have no native predators**
- **Often have high reproductive rates**
- **Can tolerate a range of conditions**
The options **introduced to a habitat different than their own** and **generally have native predators** are less likely to facilitate establishment; while some species can adapt to different habitats, many require conditions similar to their native environment to thrive. Additionally, the presence of native predators can hinder the establishment of introduced species. The reproductive rates impacting establishment depend on the specific species and context, but generally, high reproductive rates can aid establishment.