Question

the cane toad, or rhinella marina, was introduced to the hawaiian islands in 1932 by sugar cane farmers. the farmers released the toads in their crops to help control pests that were damaging the sugar cane. the cane toad has few natural predators because it secretes a poisonous toxin that kills the animals that consume it. as a result, the cane toad population thrived, and by 1935, it numbered hundreds of thousands. which role does the cane toad play in the hawaiian islands? native species invasive species reintroduced species endangered species

Explanation:

The cane - toad was brought to the Hawaiian Islands from elsewhere by sugar - cane farmers in 1932. It thrived due to having few natural predators and its toxic secretion. Invasive species are non - native species that cause harm to the ecosystem they are introduced to. The cane - toad fits this description. Native species are those that naturally occur in an area. Reintroduced species are those that were once native but had disappeared and are brought back. Endangered species are those at risk of extinction.

Answer:

B. invasive species