The Introduction of the Brown Tree Snake (Boiga Irregularis) to Guam

question 25

Multiple Choice

The introduction of the brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) to Guam decimated the native fauna because

• A) the brown tree snake was a superior predator.
• B) animals on Guam had no defences against snakes.
• C) the brown tree snake carried a virulent pathogen.
• D) animals on Guam were very susceptible to a parasite carried by the brown tree snake.

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