One might infer that these diseases were the result of introduced species
Answer: Option C
Step-by-step explanation:
Introduced species are the new species that are introduced to a new environment taken away from their home. It might have occurred due to natural occurrence or by physically introducing it to a new environment.
There are several examples citing the introduced species like bio control species to prevent using pesticides on plants. There are also chances for the newly introduced species to interact with the native species to produce hybrids which results in Genetic diversity. But certain times due to the introduction into the new environment it is highly prone to diseases.