1) What characteristics increase the likelihood that a nonnative species will become an invasive species? 2) What conditions in an ecosystem are likely to allow a species to become invasive there? 3) Biological control involves the introduction of a natural enemy to control the spread of an organism that is considered a pest. What are the trade-offs in introducing a nonnative species to control an established invasive species?
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Step 1: Characteristics that increase the likelihood of a nonnative species becoming invasive include rapid reproduction, lack of natural predators, ability to adapt to different environments, and high tolerance to environmental changes. Show more…
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