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

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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

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

Answer 1

The example of an invasive species from the provided options is:

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

This is because an invasive species is defined as a non-native species that spreads rapidly and causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health in its new habitat. The beetle in this case fits that definition as it significantly impacts the local ecosystem.