A new predator is introduced into the ecosystem shown in the food web below.

Question

This predator feeds on bees and mice.
How will this most likely affect the species in this ecosystem?
fox
black bear
mouse
plants
bee
(1 point)
There will be a decrease in bees and mice which will cause an increase the black bear population and a decrease in the fox population.
There will be an increase in bees and mice which will cause an increase in the populations of both black bears and foxes.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: There will be a decrease in bees and mice which will cause a decrease in the populations of both black bears and foxes.