The Southern Ocean has become increasingly acidic, and krill populations have declined. Which of the following statements BEST describes what effect this will have on organisms that rely on krill as a food source?

Question

A. Their populations will eat the same number of krill.
B. Their populations will increase over time.
C. Their populations will remain constant.
D. Their populations will decline over time.

Answer 1

D. Their populations will decline over time.