A population of mosquito larvae is living in a large pond. Mosquitofish are a type of fish that eat mosquito larvae. Which of the following describes a direct effect on the population of mosquito larvae when mosquitofish are introduced to the pond?(1 point)

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deaths increase
deaths increase

emigration increases
emigration increases

births decrease

Answer 1

The correct response that describes a direct effect on the population of mosquito larvae when mosquitofish are introduced to the pond is:

deaths increase

The introduction of mosquitofish, which prey on mosquito larvae, would lead to an increase in deaths among the larvae population.