Question

review the text from invasive species of north america by pia thon. invasive species are plants and animals that are introduced into existing ecosystems and start to take over. not all new species cause harm, but some can wipe out native plants and animals. one example is the asian \jumping worm.\ this lowly earthworm is the biggest threat to north american forests. now, complete the student report with a sentence that avoids plagiarism. jumping worms may resemble other earthworms, but there are some big differences. these worms live in large groups, slithering around like snakes just beneath the surface of the soil. they can whip their bodies around like crazy and detach their tails to escape from predators. like all earthworms in north america, jumping worms are an invasive species. but the jumping worm is particularly troublesome because it poses one of the largest risks to native forests of north america. however, as biologist pia thon points out, native forests of north america are most threatened by the humble jumping worm. however, according to biologist pia thon, this lowly earthworm is the biggest threat to north american forests.

Explanation:

To avoid plagiarism, we need to re - phrase the key idea that the jumping worm is a major threat to North American forests while citing the source. We can change the sentence structure and word choice.

Answer:

Biologist Pia Thon has noted that among the various threats to North American native forests, the seemingly unassuming jumping worm ranks as one of the most significant.