Which of the following best explains how introducing an invasive plant species to an ecosystem would affect the ecosystem over a long period of time?

The plants would eventually form mutualistic relationships with native plant species.

It would

m the ecosystem since the plants would compete with native plants for water, sunlight, and space.

It would benefit the ecosystem since the plant species would serve as a food source for herbivores

The plants would crossbreed with native plant species and increase biodiversity in the ecosystem

The correct option is B. It would harm the ecosystem since the plants would compete with native plants for water, sunlight, and space.

Explanation:

An invasive plant can be described as a plant species which is not native to an area and when it is introduced in an area it can have devastating effects on that ecosystem. The invasive plant species won't have any predators in that area so their population might grow enormously. The invasive plant will compete with the native plants for food and other resources. Hence, it will cause the population of the native species to decline.

It would harm the ecosystem since the plants would compete with native plants for water, sunlight, and space.

Explanation:

Invasive species are non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration; and, Whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.