Question

The photograph shows an invasive species of Burmese python. These snakes have found a habitat in the Florida Everglades that is similar to their Asian home. How might the Asian species harm native species of snakes? A. By forming mutualistic relationships with them B. By competing with them for prey C. By competing with them for mates D. By providing them with addition

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is B.

Explanation:

Invasive species refers to those animals that live in geographic locations that are not native to them; these organisms usually have negative effects on the native species that live in that environment. For instance, the Burmese python described in this question was originally from Asia, but it is now found in the Florida Everglade, thus, it is an invasive specie at Florida.

The Burmese python harms native snake species in Florida Everglade by competing with them for food. Mammals, birds and other reptiles are the food of Burmese python. Recent report from Florida indicate that the number of the mammals in the Everglade has greatly reduce as a result of the Burmese pythons that are feeding on them.

Answer 2

Answer:

B or

by eatting native prey species

Explanation: