“Invasive species” are species that, when introduced to a new environment, immediately spread rapidly, outcompeting many native species. Which of the following statements describes why a particular introduced species might be so successful in a new environment?

• A. The introduced species evolved traits in its previous environment that happen to make it extremely well fit for the new environment.
• B. A new environment will introduce new mutations, allowing the species to adapt rapidly.
• C. Invasive species likely evolved diverse traits in advance so that if they are introduced to new environments, they have a better chance of surviving.
• D. The individuals introduced to the new environment were likely the biggest and strongest from the previous population.