Question

Mark all that apply. Which of the following disrupt & alter the natural ecosystem and food web.


Apex Predators


Invasive Species


Species Extinction


Producers

Answer 1

The following options disrupt and alter the natural ecosystem and food web:

- **Invasive Species**: These species are introduced to a new environment and can outcompete native species for resources, leading to significant changes in the ecosystem.

- **Species Extinction**: The loss of a species can have cascading effects on the food web, as it may affect predator-prey relationships, the availability of resources, and overall biodiversity.

**Apex Predators** can also impact ecosystems significantly, but they typically regulate populations of other species rather than disrupt ecosystems entirely. Therefore, their role can be more nuanced.

**Producers** are essential for ecosystems as they form the base of the food web, but they do not disrupt the ecosystem in the same way that the other options do.

So the correct answers are:

- Invasive Species
- Species Extinction