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Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Invasive Species
Q: Why are invasive species harmful?
Invasive species are capable of causing the extinction of native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity, competing with native organisms for limited resources, and altering habitats.
reducing biodiversity
competing with native organisms for limited resources
causing the extinction of native organisms
All of the above
A: 4

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