A species has been transplanted to a region of the world where historically it did not exist. It spreads rapidly and harms native species. This is known as

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An introduced or exotic species refers to a species that has been brought from its native range to a different region. A nonnative species simply means it is not native to the area where it is found. However, an invasive species is a nonnative species that has negative impacts on the ecosystem, including harming native species, spreading rapidly, and causing economic or environmental damage. Therefore, the best choice for this scenario is C, an invasive species.

A Species Has Been Transplanted to a Region of the World