Consider a field where many plants are specifically pollinated by bees. If there was a sudden increase in the population of a bee predator, such as the dragonfly, we might observe a reduction in the bee population, which would lead to reduced pollination. Select the most likely outcome of this change in the ecosystem.(1 point)

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Wind will pollinate plants in this area.
Wind will pollinate plants in this area.

Plants that were bee-pollinated will attract new insect pollinators.
Plants that were bee-pollinated will attract new insect pollinators.

Bees will start to avoid this area because of predation.
Bees will start to avoid this area because of predation.

The plant community will become smaller and less diverse.

Answer 1

The most likely outcome of the change in the ecosystem, with a reduction in the bee population due to an increase in their predator, would be:

The plant community will become smaller and less diverse.

This is because many plants depend on specific pollinators to reproduce. If the bee population declines, these plants may struggle to reproduce, leading to a reduction in their numbers and overall diversity in the plant community.