1)The video discusses some of the factors that allowed lionfish to expand throughout the Atlantic region. Which of the following reasons were given for why the lionfish population has been able to expand so rapidly? choose all that apply a)Lionfish out-compete native fish for food b)Atlantic predatory fish don't eat lionfish c)Lionfish are able to breed more frequently than native fish d)The Atlantic region has fewer parasites that attack lionfish e)None of these

1)The video discusses some of the factors that allowed lionfish to expand throughout the Atlantic region. Which of the following reasons were given for why the lionfish population has been able to expand so rapidly? choose all that apply a)Lionfish out-compete native fish for food b)Atlantic predatory fish don't eat lionfish c)Lionfish are able to breed more frequently than native fish d)The Atlantic region has fewer parasites that attack lionfish e)None of these

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter19: Population And Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2ACQ: Figure 19.6 If the major food source of seals declines due to pollution or overfishing, which of the...

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