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 can cling to the bottom of ships and other vessels.
It can cling to the bottom of ships and other vessels.

It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish.
It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish.

It is accustomed to a cold climate.
It is accustomed to a cold climate.

It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.

Answer 1

The best explanation for the Northern Pacific seastar's success as an invasive species in the waters of southeastern Australia is:

It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.

This response highlights key factors that often contribute to the success of invasive species: rapid reproduction and a lack of natural predators in the new environment.