Purple loosestrife is an invasive plant that was brought to the United States in the 1800s. Which of the following describes the most likely long-term consequence of the introduction of purple loosestrife?

A. Herbivores will overpopulate due to an abundant food source.

B. Native plant populations will decrease as they are choked out by the purple loosestrife.

C. Purple loosestrife will begin to crossbreed with native plant species.

D. Air quality will improve as a result of the increased rate of photosynthesis.

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Kendall Jefferson

24 October, 22:47

Purple loosestrife is an invasive plant that was brought to the United States in the 1800s. Which of the following describes the most likely long-term consequence of the introduction of purple loosestrife?

A. Herbivores will overpopulate due to an abundant food source.

B. Native plant populations will decrease as they are choked out by the purple loosestrife.

C. Purple loosestrife will begin to crossbreed with native plant species.

D. Air quality will improve as a result of the increased rate of photosynthesis.

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Cassidy Burch · Answer 1

The best answer is B) Native plant populations will decrease as they are choked out by the purple loosestrife.

Two results are likely when an invasive species, plant or animal, is introduced to a new population: that species will compete very well in the new environment or will not be successful.

One possible result of the introduction of the purple looseleaf is that the species will do very will in its new environment, out-competing native plant species and thus choking them out of their natural environment.