Invasive species like the 'Old World' rat arrived in the Americas primarily through:
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Correct answer: Hitchhiking on European sailing vessels
Rats traveled in the holds of ships and quickly established themselves in American ports and colonies. They were significant vectors for diseases and competitors for local food resources.
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