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 can cling to the bottom of ships and other vessels. It can cling to the bottom of ships and other vessels. 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.
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The most accurate explanation for the success of the Northern Pacific seastar 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 itself and thrive in a new ecosystem where its natural checks, such as predators and competitors, are absent.
