Question

The accidental introduction of invasive species of plants and animals often

causes severe problems in the ecosystem where they are introduced. One such
example is in Texas. The Rasberry crazy ant (Nylanderia pubens) which is thought
to have arrived in 2002 from South America. This ant species is known to attack
livestock, displace existing species, and damage electrical equipment. N pubens
consumes "honeydew," a sugary liquid substance secreted as a waste product by
aphids, which suck the sap out of plants.
Which of the following statements best explains the impact that N. pubens has
on its environment?

Answer 1

Answer: N. pubens has found a place within the existing food web in its new environment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that best explains the impact that N. pubens has on its environment is that "N. pubens has found a place within the existing food web in its new environment".

From the information given, it's stated that the Rasberry crazy ant (Nylanderia pubens) was accidentally introduced in Texas and it attacks livestock, displace existing species, and damage electrical equipment.

It's further stated that it consumes "honeydew," a sugary liquid substance secreted as a waste product by aphids, which suck the sap out of plants.

This shows that it has found a place within the existing food web in its new environment.