Chapter 9 - Biological Diversity and Biological Invasions - Study Questions - Page 211: 1

Introduced species often become pests due to the absence of a natural predator in the area to which they were introduced. As a result, these species become significantly abundant, displacing the native species.

Introduced species often become pests due to the absence of a natural predator in the area to which they were introduced. As a result, these species become significantly abundant, displacing the native species.