Resource Scarcity and Survival Quick Check

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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 have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.

They use the same shelter or space.

Answer 1

The most relevant response that would allow an invasive species to outcompete a native species is:

They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.

This factor can significantly enhance the invasive species' ability to dominate the ecosystem, as it allows them to reproduce and spread without the natural checks that would typically control their population. Other responses may also contribute to competition, but the absence of predators is a key factor in allowing invasive species to thrive.