Question

india has classified the spiraling whitefly as an invasive species that could harm some of the countrys native species. but researchers alejandro camacho and jason mclachlan have pointed out that \invasive\ and
ative\ are labels that describe temporary circumstances. changes in earths climate may force animals from their current ranges. climate changes may also create good habitats in areas where a species couldnt live previously. these observations suggest that ______ which choice most logically completes the text? a) changes in earths climate are likely to result in the spiraling whitefly establishing itself as a native species in locations other than india. b) india was previously home to some spiraling whiteflies but they were outcompeted by invading species. c) its appropriate for india to designate certain species as invasive but the country should designate the spiraling whitefly as native. d) india may eventually need to reexamine its designation of the spiraling whitefly as invasive.

Explanation:

The text states that "invasive" and "native" are temporary labels due to climate - change induced range shifts. Since India has classified the spiraling whitefly as invasive and climate change can alter species' status, India may need to reexamine its classification. Option A is about the whitefly becoming native in other locations, not relevant to India's re - examination. Option B has no support in the text about previous whiteflies in India being outcompeted. Option C is too extreme to suggest immediately changing the whitefly's designation to native.

Answer:

D. India may eventually need to reexamine its designation of the spiraling whitefly as invasive.