A nonnative species is most likely to become a harmful invasive species in its new ecosystem if it

A. is a specialist.
B. is an indicator species.
C. faces no natural competition in the new ecosystem.
D. ecological niche is similar to native species.
E. is vulnerable to parasites in the new ecosystem.


Answer: C

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