Why are invasive species such a huge threat to ecosystems?
Options:
A). Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover.
B). Invasive species provide no added benefit or diversity to the ecosystem.
C). Invasive species are impossible to control once they are introduced and spread rapidly.
D). Invasive species can replace native species, forcing their migration out of the area.
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The correct answer is A). Invasive species can do intense damage, so much so that ecosystems may not be able to recover. Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources, disrupt natural ecosystems, and alter the balance of the ecosystem, leading to irreversible damage.
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