Which Statement About Opuntia Stricta Is False

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Opuntia stricta is false?

• A) It is native to Australia.
• B) It was a pest species in Australia.
• C) Introducing a moth that feeds on Opuntia stricta led to the decline of both the abundance and distribution of this cactus.
• D) The distribution of this cactus in Australia was checked via biotic factors.

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