Read the following statements about various species of plants and animals. Which one would be classified as an invasive species?
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Kudzu, a plant from Japan, was introduced as a foliage crop and to reduce soil erosion. It grows up to a foot per day, smothering low-growing plants and killing trees.
Loosestrife beetles, native to Eurasia, have been released in various American states to combat the invasive plant, purple loosestrife.
Dandelions are plants from Eurasia. They are often considered weeds by homeowners and killed off by using an herbicide. They can be consumed in salads or as a tea and are the first food resource for bees in the spring.
Honey bees are from Europe and can sting people. They are often farmed in America for their ability to pollinate and provide honey.
Kudzu, a plant from Japan, was introduced as a foliage crop and to reduce soil erosion. It grows up to a foot per day, smothering low-growing plants and killing trees.
This statement describes an invasive species.