In Hawaii, the mongoose was brought to the islands to control the snake population. It thrived, and now the mongoose population is rampant.

Which threat to biodiversity describes this situation?

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Adkins

22 January, 05:07

In Hawaii, the mongoose was brought to the islands to control the snake population. It thrived, and now the mongoose population is rampant.

Which threat to biodiversity describes this situation?

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Kadin Hamilton · Answer 1

Alien Species

Explanation:

This is known as an alien species threat to biodiversity as there is a newly added species taking over another. Mongooses were intended to control the snake population but it got out of control and is now threatening snake life in Hawaii.

In Hawaii, the mongoose was brought to the islands to control the snake population. It thrived, and now the mongoose population is rampant.Which threat to biodiversity describes this situation?

In Hawaii, the mongoose was brought to the islands to control the snake population. It thrived, and now the mongoose population is rampant.

Which threat to biodiversity describes this situation?