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What is the main consequence of the unchecked population growth of Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades?
What is the main consequence of the unchecked population growth of Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades?
- Increase in the population of native species
- Declines in native species like small mammals and birds (correct)
- No impact on the native species
- Improvement in the ecological balance
How did the introduction of Burmese pythons by human activities affect the Florida Everglades ecosystem?
How did the introduction of Burmese pythons by human activities affect the Florida Everglades ecosystem?
- It had no impact on the ecosystem
- It led to improved ecological balance
- It enhanced the growth of small mammals and birds
- It disrupted the native ecosystems and led to population declines in native species (correct)
What is the significance of introducing invasive species to new environments?
What is the significance of introducing invasive species to new environments?
- It enhances the biodiversity of the new environment
- It helps in maintaining ecological balance
- It disrupts native ecosystems and causes decline in native species (correct)
- It has no impact on native ecosystems
