Major Threats to Biodiversity · Zoology

The introduction of exotic predators to island ecosystems often results in:

  1. Rapid adaptation of native species
  2. Increased species richness
  3. Extinction of native species
  4. Stabilization of ecosystems
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Correct answer: Extinction of native species

Island species often lack defenses against new predators. Introduced predators can quickly drive native species to extinction.

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