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The organism in the environment
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Why does a newly introduced species sometimes cause ecological damage?
A
No natural predators/diseases in new habitat → rapid unchecked growth → out-competes or preys on native species not adapted to it
B
It always improves the ecosystem by adding diversity
C
Native species quickly adapt to the newcomer with no harm
D
Introduced species cannot survive outside their native habitat
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