The data indicate the populations of mammals in the Florida Everglades in different years over the past two decades. The Burmese python, a non-native species, was introduced to Florida as an exotic pet. After Hurricane Andrew hit Florida in 1992, many pet owners lost track of their non-native snakes. The biodiversity of the Everglades has decreased since then. According to the data, what hypothesis is best supported with regard to Burmese pythons and Florida Everglade biodiversity? A) Burmese pythons are omnivorous and have decreased all populations of mammals. B) Burmese pythons compete with the white-tailed deer most directly for food sources. C) Burmese pythons lack natural predators and can utilize a wide variety of food sources in the Everglades. D) Burmese pythons carry diseases and parasites that directly impact the mammal populations of the Everglades.

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Alena Zhang

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30 April, 02:15

The data indicate the populations of mammals in the Florida Everglades in different years over the past two decades. The Burmese python, a non-native species, was introduced to Florida as an exotic pet. After Hurricane Andrew hit Florida in 1992, many pet owners lost track of their non-native snakes. The biodiversity of the Everglades has decreased since then. According to the data, what hypothesis is best supported with regard to Burmese pythons and Florida Everglade biodiversity? A) Burmese pythons are omnivorous and have decreased all populations of mammals. B) Burmese pythons compete with the white-tailed deer most directly for food sources. C) Burmese pythons lack natural predators and can utilize a wide variety of food sources in the Everglades. D) Burmese pythons carry diseases and parasites that directly impact the mammal populations of the Everglades.

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Ivy Pineda · Answer 1

C) Burmese pythons lack natural predators and can utilize a wide variety of food sources in the Everglades.

Explanation:

Due to it being an invasive specie (naturally found in South Asia), and also one of the five largest species of snakes in the world, the Burmese pythons lack natural predators in this new territories.

The Burmese viper is also an opportunistic hunter and would eat anything it can overpower, it easily made a wide range of food varieties in these swamps.