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Ecology — Test

Question 18 • Biology

If the herbivore population in an ecosystem increased, what would most likely happen to the size of the carnivore population?

Answer
A
It would remain the same.
B
It would decrease.
C
It would die off.
D
It would increase.

Explanation

Carnivores eat other animals, including herbivores. If the herbivore population increases, carnivores are likely to have more food available, so the carnivore population would most likely increase as well.

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