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Invasive Species Quick Check
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What aspect of an organism makes it an invasive species?(1 point)
Responses

It is from a different ecosystem.
It is from a different ecosystem.

It is harmful to organisms in all ecosystems.
It is harmful to organisms in all ecosystems.

It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem.
It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem.

It has no predators in the new ecosystem.
It has no predators in the new ecosystem.
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Answer 1

The correct response that defines what aspect of an organism makes it an invasive species is:

It does harm and is introduced to the ecosystem.

Invasive species are typically non-native organisms that can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health after being introduced to a new ecosystem.