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Question
What might allow an invasive species to outcompete a native species?(1 point)
Responses
They eat the same food resources.
They eat the same food resources.
They are introduced by humans at high rates.
They are introduced by humans at high rates.
They use the same shelter or space.
They use the same shelter or space.
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
1 answer
The response that most directly explains why an invasive species might outcompete a native species is:
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
While the other options can contribute to competitive interactions, having no natural predators often gives invasive species a significant advantage, allowing them to proliferate and dominate over native species.
