The scenario that best illustrates how the introduction of an invasive species can impact populations in an ecosystem is:
D: A new insect species is introduced to a forest and kills all of the native trees.
This scenario directly involves an invasive species that disrupts the existing ecosystem by targeting native trees, which affects not only those trees but also the entire community of organisms that depend on them for habitat, food, and other ecological functions. The introduction of such a species can lead to significant changes in the ecosystem structure and function.