In 1957, Brazil imported wild African honeybees to help increase honey production. The bees escaped and became established in the wild, displacing some native honeybee populations and leading to a reduced honey supply. These African honeybees could be described as ____.

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The scenario describes how African honeybees became established in the wild after being imported to Brazil, which led to the displacement of native honeybee populations and a reduced honey supply. This is a classic example of an invasive species, which is a non-native species that causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

In 1957, Brazil Imported Wild African Honeybees to Help Increase