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The Northern Pacific seastar is particularly successful in the waters of southeastern Australia because it breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
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Aside from killing native species, another negative issue that an invasive species might present is that they might introduce other organisms, like viruses and bacteria.
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After coral is bleached, the coral is susceptible to starvation.
yo The Northern Pacific seastar is a particularly successful invasive species. Which of the following explains why it is so successful in the waters of southeastern Australia, outside of its native environment?(1 point)
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It is accustomed to a cold climate.
It is accustomed to a cold climate.
It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish.
It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish.
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
It can cling to the bottom of ships and other vessels.
Aside from killing native species, what other negative issue might an invasive species present?(1 point)
Responses
They might introduce other organisms, like viruses and bacteria.
They might introduce other organisms, like viruses and bacteria.
They might increase the diversity of native species.
They might increase the diversity of native species.
They might provide economic benefit.
They might provide economic benefit.
They might avoid interacting with other organisms.
What happens after coral is bleached?(1 point)
Responses
The coral produces peroxides.
The coral produces peroxides.
The coral is susceptible to starvation.
The coral is susceptible to starvation.
The coral releases algae into the ocean.
The coral releases algae into the ocean.
The coral dies immediately.
The coral dies immediately.
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