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A plant species is most likely to become invasive when introduced to a new area if it $a .$ grows tall. b. has become invasive in other places where it has been introduced. $c .$ is closely related to species living in the area where it has been introduced. $d$. has specialized disseminators of its seeds. $e .$ has a long life span.

Name: Problem 5, Chapter 59: Life: The Science of Biology
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Description: A plant species is most likely to become invasive when introduced to a new area if it a . grows tall. b. has become invasive in other places where it has been introduced. c . is closely related to species living in the area where it has been introduced. d. has specialized disseminators of its seeds. e . has a long life span.

   A plant species is most likely to become invasive when introduced to a new area if it
$a .$ grows tall.
b. has become invasive in other places where it has been introduced.
$c .$ is closely related to species living in the area where it has been introduced.
$d$. has specialized disseminators of its seeds.
$e .$ has a long life span.

Life: The Science of Biology

David E. Sadava,… 9th Edition

Chapter 59, Problem 5

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An invasive species is an organism that is not native to a specific location, and has a tendency to spread, which is believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health. Show more…

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A plant species is most likely to become invasive when introduced to a new area if it $a .$ grows tall. b. has become invasive in other places where it has been introduced. $c .$ is closely related to species living in the area where it has been introduced. $d$. has specialized disseminators of its seeds. $e .$ has a long life span.

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Invasive Species

Invasive species are non-native organisms that establish, spread, and produce harm in new environments. They typically possess traits such as rapid growth, high reproductive rate, and adaptability, which allow them to outcompete native species and disrupt local ecosystems, economies, or human health.

Predictive Value of Historical Invasiveness

One of the most reliable predictors of a species' potential to become invasive is its history of invasiveness. If a species has previously become invasive in other regions, it indicates that the species possesses inherent biological traits and adaptations that enable it to thrive in non-native environments, making it likely to repeat this success when introduced to new areas.

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