Question

White perch is a fish that is native to Atlantic coastal regions and is invasive to the Great Lakes. It feeds on native species and is thought to be the cause of the decline of the Great Lakes walleye fish populations. What was most likely its mode of introduction?

Answer 1

Answer:

A- produce brought from the eastern states.

Explanation:

only logical answer

Answer 2

From the available options to the question:

A. produce brought from the eastern states

B. trapped in a ship's ballast or a water tank

C. trapped in a cargo crate carrying nonperishable items

D. luggage brought in an overseas flight

The correct answer would be option B.

The most likely mode of introduction of the white perch fish to the Great Lakes   would be that it was trapped in a ship's ballast or a water tank.  This is because:

• The spaces within a ballast are usually filled with water and spacious enough to trap a fish.
• Fishes generally cannot survive without water for a long time

Produce brought from the eastern states, cargo crates carrying items, and luggage brought in an overseas flight have no water in them. Hence, fishes can hardly survive in them beyond a certain period of time.

Being trapped in a ship ballast or water tank will ensure the survival of the white perch fish as it gets transported from the Atlantic coastal regions before escaping to the Great Lakes.

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