Species introduced to non-native ecosystems do which of the following? A. add to the biodiversity of the ecosystem B. perform important ecological services that were lacking prior to their introduction C. become invasive in the absence of predators or pathogens that can keep them under control D. do not contribute to species extinctions
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Add to the biodiversity of the ecosystem: This can be true in some cases, as the introduction of a new species can increase the number of species present in the ecosystem. B. Perform important ecological services that were lacking prior to their introduction: Show more…
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