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Kudzu vines introduced to the southeastern United States grow rapidly over native trees, blocking sunlight. Why do invasive species like kudzu disrupt local ecosystem stability?

Invasive species lack natural predators, herbivores, or pathogens in their new environment, allowing them to outcompete native species for resources Invasive species increase native plant biodiversity Invasive species produce food for apex carnivores without taking soil nutrients Invasive species rapidly convert into native species

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Invasive species lack natural predators, herbivores, or pathogens in their new environment, allowing them to outcompete native species for resources

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