Question
What might allow an invasive species to outcompete a native species?(1 point)
Responses
They eat the same food resources.
They eat the same food resources.
They are introduced by humans at high rates.
They are introduced by humans at high rates.
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
They use the same shelter or space.
Responses
They eat the same food resources.
They eat the same food resources.
They are introduced by humans at high rates.
They are introduced by humans at high rates.
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
They use the same shelter or space.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
While all the options can contribute to the challenge that invasive species pose to native species, the one that most directly allows an invasive species to outcompete a native species is:
**They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.**
This lack of natural predators can enable invasive species to proliferate quickly, giving them a competitive advantage over native species that may be limited by predation or other ecological factors.
**They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.**
This lack of natural predators can enable invasive species to proliferate quickly, giving them a competitive advantage over native species that may be limited by predation or other ecological factors.