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 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 breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.

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The reason the Northern Pacific seastar is particularly successful as an invasive species in the waters of southeastern Australia is:

It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.

This allows it to establish large populations and outcompete native species.