Why is it necessary to eliminate absolutely all invasive fire ant colonies to eradicate the invasive population?
A)Every colony has a major impact on native flora and fauna.
B)Because the last colony found is the one housing the invasion’s queen.
C)Even a single remaining colony can rebuild the invasive species’ population.
D)None of the above.
E)All of the above.
Note: It's not C
If "All of the above" includes D, then there is no correct answer for this!!
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To determine the correct answer, let's break down each option:
A) Every colony has a major impact on native flora and fauna.
Invasive fire ant colonies are known to have detrimental effects on the ecosystem they invade. They can outcompete native species for resources, disrupt the balance of the food chain, and even cause harm to humans and animals with their painful stings. Therefore, eliminating all colonies is necessary to minimize the negative impact on native flora and fauna.
B) Because the last colony found is the one housing the invasion's queen.
Finding the last colony may not necessarily mean it houses the queen. Fire ant colonies can have multiple queens, and eliminating a single colony does not guarantee that the queen responsible for reproducing the invasive population is present. Therefore, this option is not the only reason for eradicating an invasive fire ant population.
C) Even a single remaining colony can rebuild the invasive species' population.
This option is already noted as not being the correct answer.
Considering the explanations above, we can conclude that the correct answer is:
E) All of the above.
Every fire ant colony has a significant impact on native flora and fauna, eliminating all colonies is crucial for protecting the ecosystem. While the presence of the queen in the last colony is not the only reason, eliminating all colonies ensures that the invasive population cannot rebuild even if a single colony remains.