Please choose the correct answer to the question: The exotic plant Melaleuca, or Australian Pine, has increased the intensity of fires across the Everglades. The amount of fuel available for fires has increased due to the presence of the Melaleuca. The Melaleuca releases massive numbers of seeds in response to fire, drought, and herbicide damage. Which best describes the reason the Melaleuca has been able to survive?

Answer1: adaptation Answer2: competition Answer3: diversification Answer4: mutation

Answer format: answer1/answer2/answer3/answer4
Answer: answer1