Question
If an ecosystem lost a keystone species, which outcome would be expected?
Responses
The temperature of the ecosystem would increase.
The temperature of the ecosystem would increase.
The population numbers of other species would change dramatically.
The population numbers of other species would change dramatically.
The oxygen supply in the ecosystem would be depleted.
The oxygen supply in the ecosystem would be depleted.
A new keystone species would replace the old keystone species.
Responses
The temperature of the ecosystem would increase.
The temperature of the ecosystem would increase.
The population numbers of other species would change dramatically.
The population numbers of other species would change dramatically.
The oxygen supply in the ecosystem would be depleted.
The oxygen supply in the ecosystem would be depleted.
A new keystone species would replace the old keystone species.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most expected outcome if an ecosystem lost a keystone species is:
**The population numbers of other species would change dramatically.**
Keystone species play a crucial role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, and their loss can lead to significant shifts in the populations of other species, potentially resulting in overpopulation or extinction of certain species and an overall decline in biodiversity.
**The population numbers of other species would change dramatically.**
Keystone species play a crucial role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, and their loss can lead to significant shifts in the populations of other species, potentially resulting in overpopulation or extinction of certain species and an overall decline in biodiversity.