Invasive species such as kudzu and Johnson grass have the potential to disrupt natural communities because ________.
A) in a new location there are no "natural enemies" to reduce their invasive potential
B) most reproduce asexually and can produce new individual adapted to their new home
C) they have deep root systems that compete with established plants
D) they grow rapidly and so put more energy and food resources into growing and not into reproduction
E) they put more energy and resources into defense against a new set of pests and predators, so don't reproduce as rapidly

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Invasive species often lack natural predators in new environments, allowing them to spread unchecked and disrupt local ecosystems.

Invasive Species Such as Kudzu and Johnson Grass Have the Potential