Question

select the correct answer
what term do ecologists give to a species that enters a new region where species that originally existed there?
a native species
b predator species
c invasive species
d new species
e introduced species

Explanation:

• Native species: Species that naturally occur in an area.
• Predator species: Species that hunt and eat other organisms.
• Invasive species: Species that are introduced to a new area (not native) and cause harm to the ecosystem.
• New species: A species that has recently evolved or been discovered.
• Introduced species: A species that is brought (by humans or other means) to a new area where it was not previously found.

The question asks for a species that is moved to a new region where it was not originally found. This is the definition of an introduced species.

Answer:

E. introduced species