Question

If predators A and B prey upon the same species and predator A is eliminated, the population of predator B will likely __________.

a.
be eliminated
b.
increase
c.
decrease
d.
remain the same

Answer 1

If predator A is eliminated and both predators A and B prey upon the same species, the population of predator B will likely **increase**. This is because the removal of predator A reduces competition for resources (prey), allowing predator B access to more food and potentially leading to a population increase.

So the correct answer is:

**b. increase**