A Small Invasive Fish Called the Stone Moroko Was Introduced

A small invasive fish called the stone moroko was introduced into Europe from China.The fish carries an intracellular parasite that does not harm the moroko but is a generalist parasite.It attacks various other species of fish, causing higher mortality and inability to spawn.It is implicated in the rapid decline of the now-endangered European sunbleak (a member of the carp family) .Which is the most likely result of the introduction of the intracellular parasite into European fresh water?

A) It will remain mostly in the stone moroko and have little effect.
B) It will enter other fish, but they will quickly adapt to it.
C) It will decrease fish biodiversity because it attacks many kinds of fish.
D) It will kill other fish but can be stopped by eliminating the stone moroko.
E) It will enter other fish but will be unable to become established.

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