[Campbell Biology P.1233] The 'Species Transplants' section discusses the concept of a specie... | Practice Question

The 'Species Transplants' section discusses the concept of a species' 'potential range' versus its 'actual range.' What can be concluded about a species' potential range if a transplant into a new area is successful?

• A: Its potential range is exactly the same as its actual range, as successful transplants only occur within the current known range.
• B: Its potential range is smaller than previously thought, as the new environment proved challenging.
• C: Its potential range is larger than its actual range, implying the species could inhabit areas where it currently does not.
• D: Its potential range is irrelevant to its actual range, as dispersal is purely random.