Question

The Northern Pacific seastar is a particularly successful invasive species. which of the following explains why it is so successful in the water of southeastern Australia, outside of it native environment

Answer 1

1. Lack of natural predators: In its new environment, the Northern Pacific seastar may not have any natural predators that can effectively control its population.

2. Rapid reproduction: The seastar has a high reproductive rate, enabling it to quickly establish large populations in the new area.

3. Generalist diet: The Northern Pacific seastar is known to feed on a wide range of prey, allowing it to easily adapt and find food sources in the new environment.

4. Competitive advantage: The seastar may outcompete native species for resources such as food and habitat, giving it an advantage in establishing itself in the new area.

5. Lack of natural controls: The environmental conditions in southeastern Australia may be conducive to the seastar's success, with few natural controls such as diseases or parasites that could regulate its population.