What is the primary role that invasive species play in the survival of native animal species? they increase the volume of food supply available to the native animal species. they run out the native animal species from their natural habitat. they become an additional source of food to the native animal species. they support the native animal species.

Invasive species are any non-local animal or plant that is brought into a habitat and proceeds to cause some kind of harm to the environment, economy or human health. Most often these species are introduced because someone believes they will produce some benefit. However, they often encroach on native species habitat, driving them out or even causing extinction. They also may breed with native species creating a hybrid with unforeseen consequences.