Environmental changes like increased temperature can stress an ecosystem.
Which of the 4 responses below best explains why is this an issue with regard to invasive species?
1. Ecosystems are destroyed by environmental changes, and then invasive species establish a new ecosystem, so the original organisms can never reintegrate.
2. Invasive species are more easy to introduce to a stressed ecosystem.
3. Invasive species thrive in stressed ecosystems like those with warmer temperatures.
4. Ecosystems are unable to recover as quickly from damage due to invasive species and environmental changes.
4. Ecosystems are unable to recover as quickly from damage due to invasive species and environmental changes.
This response highlights the issue that when an ecosystem is already stressed by environmental changes, the introduction of invasive species can further hinder the ecosystem's ability to recover and restore balance. Invasive species are often more adept at adapting to and exploiting the new environmental conditions, making it harder for native species to thrive and for the ecosystem to return to its original state. This can result in a disruption of the ecosystem's natural processes and biodiversity.