One Problem with Eradicating Invasive Species Is That Sometimes the Disturbed

question 47

Multiple Choice

One problem with eradicating invasive species is that sometimes the disturbed area is unable to be colonized by native species. For example, in forests where the invasive plant garlic mustard has been removed, native plants and animals do not recolonize because they are extinct in that patch of forest. How should restoration ecologists increase species diversity and recover ecosystem function?

• A)Introduce tertiary consumers.
• B)Develop movement corridors for primary producers.
• C)Develop movement corridors for species with similar niches.
• D)Eliminate keystone species.

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