Red imported fire ants are an invasive species in United States. How have they harmed the Texas horned lizard, which feeds on native ants?

a. They act as parasites on the lizards.
b. They are poisonous to the lizards.
c. They damage the lizard's breeding area.
d. They increase the amount of predatory birds, which eat lizards.
e. They have replaced many native ant populations, so the lizards have less food.


e

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