What would happen if a major predator was added to the food web?
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The population of prey would increase.
The population of prey would increase.
The population of prey would stay the same.
The population of prey would stay the same.
The population of prey would decrease.
The population of prey would decrease.
The population of prey would fluctuate.
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The population of prey would decrease as the major predator would likely prey on them, leading to a reduction in their numbers. This could also have cascading effects on other species within the food web.