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Why Do Some Nonnative Species Spread So Quickly and Inflict

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Why do some nonnative species spread so quickly and inflict so much devastation when introduced to a new area?


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Breeding Individuals

Refers to the selection of specific animals or plants for reproduction, aimed at enhancing desirable traits.

Alleles

Different versions of a gene that exist at the same locus on homologous chromosomes, contributing to genetic variation.

Infant Survival

The survival of a baby from birth to a specific age, often influenced by factors such as healthcare, nutrition, and social conditions.

Natural Selection

A process in which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to evolutionary changes in the species.

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