Red imported fire ants are an invasive species in the United States. How have they harmed the Texas horned lizard, which feeds on native ants?
A)They act as parasites on the lizards.
B)They are poisonous to the lizards.
C)They damage the lizard's breeding area.
D)They increase the amount of predatory birds, which eat lizards.
E)They have replaced many native ant populations, so the lizards have less food.

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Red imported fire ants have replaced many native ant populations, so the Texas horned lizard, which feeds on native ants, has less food. This can lead to a decrease in the lizard population.

Red Imported Fire Ants Are an Invasive Species in the United