Which is an example of an invasive species?(1 point)

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a species of fish that is introduced for the aquarium trade but cannot survive in the wild outside its native country
a species of fish that is introduced for the aquarium trade but cannot survive in the wild outside its native country

a species of beetle that arrives via an international cargo ship and proceeds to severely harm the local tree population
a species of beetle that arrives via an international cargo ship and proceeds to severely harm the local tree population

a species of tropical flower that is accidentally introduced to Norway, but dies out within a few years due to the harsh Nordic winters
a species of tropical flower that is accidentally introduced to Norway, but dies out within a few years due to the harsh Nordic winters

a species of rodent that, in its native ecosystem, multiplies out of control during a period of unusually warm weather
a species of rodent that, in its native ecosystem, multiplies out of control during a period of unusually warm weather

Answer 1

The example of an invasive species is:

a species of beetle that arrives via an international cargo ship and proceeds to severely harm the local tree population.

Invasive species are non-native organisms that, when introduced to a new environment, can cause significant harm to local ecosystems, economies, or human health. The beetle in this example fits this definition as it causes harm to local trees.