What is the difference between an introduced and an invasive species?(1 point) Responses An introduced species is not necessarily harmful to the environment; an invasive species has a negative effect. An introduced species is not necessarily harmful to the environment; an invasive species has a negative effect. An introduced species is brought in on purpose; an invasive species is brought in by accident. An introduced species is brought in on purpose; an invasive species is brought in by accident. An introduced species is added in by humans; an invasive species enters new ecosystems on its own. An introduced species is added in by humans; an invasive species enters new ecosystems on its own. An introduced species is new to the ecosystem; an invasive species has been there a long time.
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The correct response is: An introduced species is not necessarily harmful to the environment; an invasive species has a negative effect.
This reflects the distinction that while both types of species are brought into a new environment, an invasive species causes harm or disrupts the local ecosystem, while an introduced species does not necessarily do so.
