Rabbits in Australia
A)have recently been eliminated by introducing a lethal rabbit virus.
B)are an example of the disastrously high biotic potential of some introduced species.
C)evolved with marsupials and are a natural part of the Australian landscape.
D)have now evolved into three new species as the rabbits have adapt to their new environments.

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Rabbits in Australia are an invasive species introduced by humans that have proliferated due to their high reproductive rates, causing significant ecological damage. This is a classic example of the consequences of introducing species with high biotic potential into environments where they have no natural predators or controls.