Resource Scarcity and Survival Quick Check

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Question
What might allow an invasive species to outcompete a native species?(1 point)
Responses

They use the same shelter or space.
They use the same shelter or space.

They are introduced by humans at high rates.
They are introduced by humans at high rates.

They eat the same food resources.
They eat the same food resources.

They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.
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All of the responses provided could potentially contribute to an invasive species outcompeting a native species, but the most significant factor is generally:

They have no predators, so they can spread rapidly.

This allows invasive species to establish larger populations and exploit resources more effectively than native species, leading to their dominance in the ecosystem.

However, the other factors like being introduced at high rates, using the same shelter or food resources can also play important roles in their ability to outcompete natives.