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)
Responses
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.
It consumes the eggs of the spotted handfish.
It competes with native species for resources and outcompetes them.
It has adaptations that allow it to thrive in a variety of environmental conditions.
It has a high tolerance for pollution and can survive in degraded habitats.
It has a wide-ranging diet and can consume a variety of prey.
It has a high reproductive capacity and can quickly establish large populations.
It has a long lifespan and can outlive many native species.
choose from he answers
Based on the given responses, the correct answer that explains why the Northern Pacific seastar is successful in southeastern Australia is:
- It breeds rapidly and has no predators in this environment.