Starlings are birds that were brought into the united states from europe for breeding purposes. their numbers have increased to such an extent that they have dislodged native birds, caused crop damage. they also carry swine diseases. what role do they play in the ecosystems of the united states?

The question is asking the determine the role that the United States do in the ecosystem base on the passage and situation in the question that you have state, base on my research, I would say that its role is a Dominant. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more if you have question and further clarification 

The soviet union beat the us to the first successful launch, with the october 4, 1957, orbiting of sputnik 1, and later beat the us to have the first human in earth orbit, yuri gagarin, on april 12, 1961. the "race" peaked with the july 20, 1969, us landing of the first humans on the moon with apollo 11