The colony's population will likely increase until reaching a new carrying capacity. When predators are removed, the rabbit population can experience rapid growth due to the reduced predation pressure, leading to an increase in numbers until environmental factors (such as food availability, space, and disease) limit further growth.
Suppose a rabbit colony’s predators are removed from its ecosystem. The colony’s population will likely(1 point)
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decrease
decrease
stay the same
stay the same
increase until reaching a new carrying capacity
increase until reaching a new carrying capacity
increase indefinitely
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