c) decrease in size.
Without the plants in the meadow, the rabbits will not have a food source and will likely struggle to survive. This will lead to a decrease in the rabbit population as individuals either die off or move to find a new food source.
A species of rabbit lives in a meadow where grass plants are readily available during summer months. The rabbits do not stray far from the meadow because the plants supply food and protection from predators. One summer, a fire destroys the plants in the meadow.
As a result of the absence of plants in the meadow, the rabbit population will probably?
a
switch to a different type of food.
b
increase and flourish.
c
decrease in size.
d
increase reproduction.
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