Which change in the environment would have a negative effect on the survival of a species in an ecosystem?

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increase in the population of prey

increase in the population of prey

introduction of a competing species

introduction of a competing species

decrease in the population of predators

decrease in the population of predators

increase in genetic diversity of the species

Answer 1

The change in the environment that would have a negative effect on the survival of a species in an ecosystem is introduction of a competing species.

The introduction of a competing species can create competition for resources such as food, habitat, and mates, which can negatively impact the existing species' survival and reproductive success.