Question

Which aspects of an organisms make it an invasive species?

it fits in well with the new ecosystem and does not do harm to native species
it is introduced to an ecosystem and does harm to native species
it has many natural predators
it will not survive in the new ecosystem

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

The correct answer is: "it is introduced to an ecosystem and does harm to native species." An invasive species is a non-native organism that is introduced by human activities to a new place where it colonizes and spreads rapidly, causing significant ecological and economic damage to the native biodiversity, habitats, and human interests. Invasive species disrupt the balance of natural ecosystems by outcompeting, predating, or hybridizing with native species, altering the food web, nutrient cycles, and ecosystem functions. They may also carry diseases or parasites that affect the health of native species or human populations. Invasive species are generally characterized by their high reproductive rate, adaptability, tolerance to environmental stress, absence of natural predators, or lack of effective control measures.