The establishment of a non-native species in a new community would most likely be considered unsuccessful if
A) no evidence of its invasion can be found.
B) it hybridizes with a native species, changing the gene pool.
C) it also invades adjacent areas.
D) it outcompetes and displaces native organisms.
E) it assimilates with no other visible change to the community

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The establishment of a non-native species would be considered unsuccessful if no evidence of its invasion can be found, indicating it did not survive or spread in the new community.

The Establishment of a Non-Native Species in a New Community