Question

question 10
6.7 pts
a non - native animal is introduced into a diverse, mature ecosystem in equilibrium.
assuming that the non - native animal has no natural enemies and that it thrives in
the ecosystem, how will it affect the community?
f only the plants would be affected.
g the entire ecosystem would be affected.
h only the animals would be affected.
j there would be no effect.
f
g
h
j
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Explanation:

In an ecosystem, all components (plants, animals, and their interactions) are interconnected. A non - native animal with no natural enemies and that thrives will compete for resources (like food, habitat) with native species. This competition will impact the populations of native animals and plants, and since the ecosystem is in equilibrium, these changes will ripple through the entire ecosystem, affecting all its components. Option F is wrong because animals will also be affected. Option H is wrong as plants will be affected too. Option J is wrong because the introduction of a new species that thrives will disrupt the equilibrium.

Answer:

G. The entire ecosystem would be affected.