Question

Someone captures a baby alligator in Florida and takes it to Minnesota, where he or she releases it in a local stream. The alligator survives for a few months until winter sets in and it dies. How can this alligator be described? A.) as an exotic species only. B.) as an invasive species only. C.) as both an exotic and an invasive species. D.) as either an exotic or an invasive species.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I would say A is your best bet because an exotic animal is an animal brought out of its habitat by human activity, but an invasive species has a big effect to the habitat its in. The question states it dies; and I don't think it could have mated so that's why i think A is the answer.