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)

Question

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)
Responses

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

It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.

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

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

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct response explaining why the Northern Pacific seastar is so successful as an invasive species in the waters of southeastern Australia is:

It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.

This factor contributes significantly to its success as an invasive species, allowing it to establish and thrive in a new environment where it can outcompete native species.