Since invasive species did not co-evolve with the other species in the ecosystem where they were introduced _______.

Because invasive species did not evolve alongside the species in their new ecosystem, local species may not be adapted to compete with or control them. They can disrupt ecosystem balance and often have few natural predators to limit their populations, making them a serious environmental problem. Therefore, “all of the above” is correct.

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