Why is it necessary to eliminate absolutely all invasive fire ant colonies to eradicate the invasive population? a. Every colony has a major impact on native flora and fauna. b. Because the last colony found is the one housing the invasion's queen. c. Even a single remaining ant can rebuild the invasive species' population d. Fire ants spread by winged members and by hitching rides so a single colony can cause infestation.

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Cayden Reeves

6 February, 02:17

Why is it necessary to eliminate absolutely all invasive fire ant colonies to eradicate the invasive population? a. Every colony has a major impact on native flora and fauna. b. Because the last colony found is the one housing the invasion's queen. c. Even a single remaining ant can rebuild the invasive species' population d. Fire ants spread by winged members and by hitching rides so a single colony can cause infestation.

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Sabrina Maddox · Answer 1

Fire ants are not native to many areas, which is why they are invasive. Any invasive species has the ability to destroy any habitat it is not native to ... There were two major issues at play