Question

Environmental changes like increased temperature can stress an ecosystem. Why is this an issue with regard to invasive species?

Ecosystems are destroyed by environmental changes, and then invasive species establish a new ecosystem, so the original organisms can never reintegrate.
Ecosystems are destroyed by environmental changes, and then invasive species establish a new ecosystem, so the original organisms can never reintegrate.

Invasive species are more easy to introduce to a stressed ecosystem.
Invasive species are more easy to introduce to a stressed ecosystem.

Invasive species thrive in stressed ecosystems like those with warmer temperatures.
Invasive species thrive in stressed ecosystems like those with warmer temperatures.

Ecosystems are unable to recover as quickly from damage due to invasive species and environmental changes.
Ecosystems are unable to recover as quickly from damage due to invasive species and environmental changes.
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This is an issue because invasive species can take advantage of the stressed ecosystem and outcompete native species, leading to a loss of biodiversity. Invasive species often have characteristics that allow them to thrive in changing environments, such as rapid reproduction rates or tolerance to higher temperatures. This can further disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and make it difficult for native species to recover. Overall, the combination of environmental changes and invasive species can have detrimental effects on the health and stability of an ecosystem.