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Why are invasive species such a huge threat to ecosystems?(1 point)
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Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.
Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.

Invasive species provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem.
Invasive species provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem.

Invasive species are impossible to control once they are introduced and spread rapidly.
Invasive species are impossible to control once they are introduced and spread rapidly.

Invasive species can replace native species, forcing their migration out of the area.
Invasive species can replace native species, forcing their migration out of the area.
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Invasive species pose a significant threat to ecosystems for several reasons, and the most relevant options you provided include:

  1. Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover. - This option highlights the severity of the impact invasive species can have on ecosystem stability and health.

  2. Invasive species provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem. - This addresses the fact that invasive species often disrupt existing ecological balances without contributing positively to the biodiversity of the area.

  3. Invasive species are impossible to control once they are introduced and spread rapidly. - This option reflects the challenges of managing and eradicating invasive species after they have established themselves.

  4. Invasive species can replace native species, forcing their migration out of the area. - This underscores the competitive advantage that invasive species often have over native species, leading to declines or extinctions of local flora and fauna.

Each of these options presents a valid concern regarding the impact of invasive species on ecosystems, but a more comprehensive answer might focus on the combined effect of these factors leading to irreversible damage in many cases.