Question

a new invasive bird species colonizes an island community. it begins competing for local food sources with other island birds that only eat specific island arthropods. which of the following descriptions predicts the most likely outcome for these two species? the invasive bird thrives while competing island bird populations decline. the island birds thrive as the invasive bird species adapt to the new island habitat. island and invasive bird populations decline as island arthropods decrease. island and invasive bird populations increase as island arthropods increase.

Explanation:

In an ecological competition, invasive species often out - compete native species for resources. Here, the invasive bird species competes with native island birds for food (specifically island arthropods). As the invasive bird is more successful in this competition, it thrives while the native bird populations decline due to reduced food availability.

Answer:

The invasive bird thrives while competing island bird populations decline.