Ecologists Are Concerned About the Establishment of Invasive Species in New

question 64

Multiple Choice

Ecologists are concerned about the establishment of invasive species in new areas because invasive species

• A) can have large ecological effects in their new communities.
• B) that become established are easy to control.
• C) are often toxic.
• D) always cause a decline in biological diversity of the communities they invade.

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Deviant

An individual whose actions, beliefs, or behavior diverge significantly from societal norms or expectations.

Constructionist Perspective

A sociological approach that emphasizes the role of social processes and interactions in the creation of social realities.

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