Attacked by chestnut blight, the American chestnut is now a rare tree in eastern forests. The disease is caused by a European fungus and illustrates the potential damage that _______ can cause.

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The sentence states that the disease is caused by a European fungus, indicating that it was introduced as a foreign species to the American chestnut tree.

Attacked by Chestnut Blight, the American Chestnut Is Now a Rare