Question
What could happen if the apex predator is removed from a food web?
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1 point
All species would thrive
There would be an overpopulation of primary consumers
Biodiversity would increase
Energy flow would be unaffected
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1 point
All species would thrive
There would be an overpopulation of primary consumers
Biodiversity would increase
Energy flow would be unaffected
Answers
GPT-4o mini
If the apex predator is removed from a food web, the most likely outcome would be:
**There would be an overpopulation of primary consumers.**
When apex predators are removed, there is typically a decrease in predation pressure on primary consumers, which can lead to their population increasing significantly. This can result in overgrazing or overbrowsing of vegetation, potentially harming plant populations and disrupting the entire ecosystem.
**There would be an overpopulation of primary consumers.**
When apex predators are removed, there is typically a decrease in predation pressure on primary consumers, which can lead to their population increasing significantly. This can result in overgrazing or overbrowsing of vegetation, potentially harming plant populations and disrupting the entire ecosystem.