Which of the Following Criteria Have to Be Met for a Species

Question

Which of the following criteria have to be met for a species to qualify as invasive?
A)endemic to the area, spreads rapidly, and displaces foreign species
B)introduced to a new area, spreads rapidly, and displaces native species
C)introduced to a new area, spreads rapidly, and displaces other invasive species
D)endemic to the area, spreads slowly, and displaces native species

Accepted Answer

To be considered invasive, a species must have been introduced to a new area outside of its natural range, have the ability to rapidly spread and establish itself in the new environment, and negatively impact native species or ecosystems. Endemic species, which are already naturally occurring in an area, are not considered invasive. Displacing foreign or native species is not necessarily a requirement for a species to be invasive, as some invasive species may simply outcompete other plants without completely displacing them.