Question

15 mark for review which choice most logically completes the text? euphorbia esula (leafy spurge) is a eurasian plant that has become invasive in north america, where it displaces native vegetation and sickens cattle. eradication can be attempted with chemical herbicides, but that approach can also kill non - invasive plants nearby. recent research on introducing engineered leaf - eater plant species to inhibit their reproduction may offer a path toward sustainably eradicating e. esula. consequently, ____ a making individual e. esula plants more susceptible to existing chemical herbicides. b enhancing the ecological benefits of e. esula in north america. c enabling cattle to consume e. esula without becoming sick. d reducing invasive e. esula numbers without harming other organisms.

Explanation:

The text is about dealing with invasive E. esula plants. The goal is to find a way to control them. Option D makes the most sense as it focuses on reducing their numbers without harming other organisms, which aligns with the context of trying to manage the invasive species in a balanced way.

Answer:

D. reducing invasive E. esula numbers without harming other organisms.