Non-native species are species that
A)live in harsh conditions.
B)depend on other species for their survival.
C)have been introduced to an area outside their original geographic range by people.
D)always harm other species.

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Non-native species are also known as invasive species and have been introduced to an area outside their original range by human activities such as trade, transportation, and colonization. They can cause ecological and economic damage by outcompeting native species for resources, disrupting ecosystems, and spreading disease. Harsh living conditions, dependence on other species, and always harming other species are not necessarily characteristics of non-native species.

Non-Native Species Are Species That