Some Invasive Species Carry Pathogens or Parasites with Them

question 80

Multiple Choice

Some invasive species carry pathogens or parasites with them.Scientists think this might be one reason why some introduced species become invasive.Carrying pathogens or parasites might make an invading species more successful if the invading pathogen or parasite

• A) loses its ability to infect all species in the new environment.
• B) dies out shortly after entering the new environment.
• C) selectively infects and kills the invasive species.
• D) selectively infects and kills native competitors.
• E) becomes free-living in the new environment.

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