Question

Environmental changes like increased temperature can stress an ecosystem. Why is this an issue with regard to invasive species?(1 point)

Responses

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.

Answer 1

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Invasive species are more likely to thrive and spread in stressed ecosystems, such as those with increased temperatures. This can further disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and harm native species that are already struggling to adapt to the changing environment. Additionally, the presence of invasive species can hinder the recovery of ecosystems after environmental damage, making it harder for them to return to a healthy state.