Question

Why does the aquarium trade contribute to the introduction of nonnative species?
a.
Exotic species can escape or be released into local ecosystems.
b.
Aquarium owners do not always understand how ecosystems interact.
c.
Nonnative fish are shipped worldwide for aquariums.
d.
All of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

All of the above — escapes/releases, lack of owner knowledge, and global shipping of nonnative species all contribute to introductions.