The Kudzu vine was brought to the United States from Japan. Which of the following additional characteristics of the Kudzu vine determined that it was an invasive species?
a
it has no economic benefit
b
it was believed to be a "miracle plant"
c
it protects vulnerable grounds against wind erosion
d
it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight
and nutrients
d. it grows rapidly, robbing other plants of sunlight and nutrients