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Which is an example of an invasive species?(1 point)
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a species of rodent that, in its native ecosystem, multiplies out of control during a period of unusually warm weather
a species of rodent that, in its native ecosystem, multiplies out of control during a period of unusually warm weather

a species of fish that is introduced for the aquarium trade but cannot survive in the wild outside its native country
a species of fish that is introduced for the aquarium trade but cannot survive in the wild outside its native country

a species of tropical flower that is accidentally introduced to Norway, but dies out within a few years due to the harsh Nordic winters
a species of tropical flower that is accidentally introduced to Norway, but dies out within a few years due to the harsh Nordic winters

a species of beetle that arrives via an international cargo ship and proceeds to severely harm the local tree population

Answer 1

The example of an invasive species from the provided options is:

a species of beetle that arrives via an international cargo ship and proceeds to severely harm the local tree population.

Invasive species are typically defined as organisms that are introduced to a new environment, where they can establish, spread, and cause harm to the ecosystem, economy, or human health. The beetle in this option fits this definition, as it is introduced and has a detrimental effect on local species.