Which of the following statements is false? a. once an invasive species is well-

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Question

Which of the following statements is false?

a. once an invasive species is well-established, it’s virtually impossible to eradicate it

b. most U.S. states prohibit the importation of animal species likely to become invasive if they escape into the wild

c. few new plant varieties are evaluated for their potential to become invasive prior to importation into the U.S.

d. Internet sales and pet fairs make it difficult to control the trade in exotic species

e. species listed as “endangered” are banned from international trade

False statement

c. few new plant varieties are evaluated for their potential to become invasive prior to importation into the U.S.

(Reason: Plant invasiveness can not be predicted prior to it becoming invasive in its new environment.)

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