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Question 20
A new species X is introduced in a forest. How is it likely to affect the local species of that area?

Answer 1

Listed below are the possible ways the new species is likely to pose a threat to the existing species.

1. It would raise the competition for existing resources.
2. The new species might land up being a predator and wipe out the existing species.
3. It might be a carrier of a disease infecting the existing species.
4. Might alter the food chain permanently.
5. Might have a negative effect on the reproduction of the native species.