The Northern Pacific seastar is a particularly successful invasive species. Which of the following explains why it is so successful in the waters of southeastern Australia, outside of its native environment?(1 point)
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It can cling to the bottom of ships and other vessels.
It can cling to the bottom of ships and other vessels.
It is accustomed to a cold climate.
It is accustomed to a cold climate.
It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish.
It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish.
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
Aside from killing native species, what other negative issue might an invasive species present?(1 point)
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They might avoid interacting with other organisms.
They might avoid interacting with other organisms.
They might introduce other organisms, like viruses and bacteria.
They might introduce other organisms, like viruses and bacteria.
They might provide economic benefit.
They might provide economic benefit.
They might increase the diversity of native species.
They might increase the diversity of native species.