Which of these characteristics would classify an introduced species as being invasive?
Responses
A they can be grown easilythey can be grown easily
B they have many natural predatorsthey have many natural predators
C they take away resources from native organismsthey take away resources from native organisms
D they tend to not survive well with changes to a new environment
The characteristic that would classify an introduced species as being invasive is C – they take away resources from native organisms. Invasive species are those that outcompete native species for resources such as food, water, and habitat, often leading to negative impacts on the native ecosystem.
The characteristic that would classify an introduced species as being invasive is option C: they take away resources from native organisms. Invasive species are species that are not native to a particular ecosystem but have been introduced either intentionally or unintentionally. These species have the ability to rapidly reproduce and spread, often at the expense of native species. They can outcompete native organisms for resources such as food, water, and habitat, leading to a decline in native populations and biodiversity.
