Question
What happens when a keystone species is removed from an ecosystem?(1 point)
Responses
The ecosystem changes drastically.
The ecosystem changes drastically. - no response given
The ecosystem’s biodiversity increases.
The ecosystem’s biodiversity increases. - no response given
The ecosystem’s carrying capacity increases.
The ecosystem’s carrying capacity increases. - incorrect
The ecosystem collapses.
The ecosystem collapses. - no response given
Responses
The ecosystem changes drastically.
The ecosystem changes drastically. - no response given
The ecosystem’s biodiversity increases.
The ecosystem’s biodiversity increases. - no response given
The ecosystem’s carrying capacity increases.
The ecosystem’s carrying capacity increases. - incorrect
The ecosystem collapses.
The ecosystem collapses. - no response given
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When a keystone species is removed from an ecosystem, **the ecosystem changes drastically**. This is typically because keystone species play a crucial role in maintaining the structure and balance of the ecosystem. Their removal can lead to significant changes in species populations and biodiversity, often resulting in a collapse of the ecosystem's functions. So, the best response would be that the ecosystem changes drastically.