If an herbivorous beetle species is accidentally transported from China and becomes abundant and widespread in North America, which of the following statements is false?
A) Its presence in North America may influence the evolution of the plant species on which it feeds on in North America.
B) Its presence in North America may influence the evolution of parasitoid wasps or other predators that feed on it.
C) It is very unlikely to persist for more than a few years since it did not co-evolve with native plants and insects.
D) The new environment in which it is living and the new host plant species on which it is feeding may influence the evolution of the beetle species.
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