A grounds crew manager of a large park is tasked with guarding the land against invading species. He is aware that a certain weedy plant could not withstand average winter conditions in the area, but it could survive during a particularly mild winter. The most conservative conclusion the manager might come to about the risk of this plant as an invasive species is that the plant
A) could potentially be an invader if climate change causes colder winters.
B) could potentially be an invader due to variation in physiological capabilities among individual plants.
C) could potentially be an invader due to biotic resistance.
D) does not pose a threat.

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The manager should consider that individual plants might have varying capabilities to survive mild winters, making the plant a potential invader.

A Grounds Crew Manager of a Large Park Is Tasked