The Introduction of the Brown Tree Snake (Boiga Irregularis) to Guam

question 7

Multiple Choice

The introduction of the brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) to Guam decimated the native fauna because

• A) the brown tree snake was a superior predator.
• B) animals on Guam had no defenses against snakes.
• C) the brown tree snake carried a virulent pathogen.
• D) animals on Guam were very susceptible to a parasite carried by the brown tree snake.

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