1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Mademuasel [1]
3 years ago
11

Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, is a beautiful, long-stemmed wetlands species brought to the United States from Europe as

an ornamental plant. In the United States, it has no predators and crowds out cattails, Typha latifolia, another wetlands plant that's a valuable resource for many species. Purple loosestrife is an example of:
Biology
1 answer:
Andrew [12]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

an introduced species.

Explanation:

An introduced species, often referred to as exotic species or invasive species, is term that describes species of either plants or animals that are not native to the place ore area in which they are being introduced, either as a result of accident or deliberate movement by human activity or external factors.

Common examples of animals that are introduced species are:

gypsy moth in eastern North America, the zebra mussel and alewife in the Great Lakes, the Canada goose and gray squirrel in Europe etc.

Notable example of introduced species of plants are:

the kudzu vine, Andean pampas grass, and yellow starthistle.

Hence, Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, being native to Europe, and taken to United States, is considered to an introduced specie.

You might be interested in
Which of the following molecules found in the food we eat breaks down to make ATP?
Paha777 [63]

Answer:

Carbohydrates

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are the molecules most commonly broken down to make ATP.

3 0
2 years ago
Which is a mechanical vector that injects recombinant DNA directly into the nucleus of a host cell?
Vlad [161]
It is this one micropipette
8 0
3 years ago
What problems would you expect to observe in an ecosystem without secondary consumers? Be sure to answer this question in paragr
Tasya [4]

lots of waste and dead leaves and things like that

dont plagarise ;)

5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What term is used to describe a retrograde flow of urine from the urinary bladder into the ureters that is the cause of recurren
maxonik [38]

Answer:

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)

Explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Where does a 'thought' go when forgotten
forsale [732]

Answer:

It dont go anywhere because it never existed

Explanation:

its gone its gone

4 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • Which of the following helps plant cells remain rigid? A. cell membrane B. nucleolus C. capsule D. central vacuole
    10·1 answer
  • What is a specific region of an enzyme where a substrate binds and the chemical reaction occurs
    6·2 answers
  • Which characteristics are used to differentiate between the six kingdoms
    11·2 answers
  • which renewable energy source is most likely to become non renewable if we as consumers aren't careful? biomass energy geotherma
    11·2 answers
  • Vasopressin is a hormone that is primarily released when the body is low on water. Release of vasopressin causes the kidneys to
    15·2 answers
  • What are decomposers?
    9·1 answer
  • A parrot learns that every time it says “Pretty Please” its owner gives it a piece of fruit. What is this an example of?
    10·2 answers
  • Which makes viral infections difficult to defend?
    12·1 answer
  • DNA is the _____. a. genetic material of all viruses b. energy source for the cell c. genetic material of all living organisms a
    12·2 answers
  • What are the two sensory functions of ears?​
    13·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!