A nonnative species of beetle is introduced into a woodland ecosystem.

Which of the following would be most likely to stop the species from

becoming invasive?

O A. There are no other beetle species living in the woodland

ecosystem.

B. Native beetle species outcompete the nonnative species.

C. The nonnative species has no predators in the woodland

ecosystem

D. The nonnative species tolerates the woodland's abiotic factors.

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Tiana Dickson

Biology

4 April, 13:23

A nonnative species of beetle is introduced into a woodland ecosystem.

Which of the following would be most likely to stop the species from

becoming invasive?

O A. There are no other beetle species living in the woodland

ecosystem.

B. Native beetle species outcompete the nonnative species.

C. The nonnative species has no predators in the woodland

ecosystem

D. The nonnative species tolerates the woodland's abiotic factors.

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Answers (1)

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Kenley Ellis · Answer 1

B. Native beetle species outcompete the nonnative species.

Explanation:

If native species outdoes the nonnative then the nonnative species cannot become invasive and take over the ecosystem.