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penza

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on: Nov 3, 2013
The introduction of the brown tree snake in the 1940s to the island of Guam has resulted in
A) eradication of non-native rats and other undesirable/pest species.
B) the extirpation of many of the island's bird and reptile species.
C) a good lesson in biological control.
D) a new species of hybrids from crossbreeding with a native snake species.
E) its failure to compete with native species and its quick elimination from the island.


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Reply #1 on: Nov 3, 2013
I recall doing this last year, it's B, bye bye!


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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2014
Incredible, thanks for your help!


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