Question

The lionfish is a venomous type of fish that is native to the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea but was introduced into the Western Atlantic Ocean. They are predators that eat any other type of fish or invertebrate that fits in its mouth, and reproduce faster than the fish native to this area. What kind of negative impact does the lionfish have on native fish species?
A. Competition for finding a mate decreases, making it easier for other native fish species to reproduce.
B. Competition for survival decreases, making it easier for both lion fish species and native fish species to survive.
C. Competition for food increases, leaving less available food for other native fish species to eat.
D. Competition for spreading disease increases, leaving fewer lionfish available to reproduce.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

a species like this is typically called invasive, where they can harm the ecosystem from total domination of many layers of the food chain. because the lionfish eats so much, there will be loss food for other species to consume, causing some to die of starvation