When the primary consumers disappear, the producer population typically increases because there are fewer organisms consuming them. Conversely, the secondary consumer population decreases because their food source (the primary consumers) is no longer available. Therefore, the correct response is:
The producer population increases, while the secondary consumer population decreases.
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Question
What happens to an ecosystem when the primary consumers disappear?(1 point)
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Both the producer and secondary consumer populations decrease.
Both the producer and secondary consumer populations decrease.
The producer population decreases, while the secondary consumer population increases.
The producer population decreases, while the secondary consumer population increases.
The producer population increases, while the secondary consumer population decreases.
The producer population increases, while the secondary consumer population decreases.
Both the producer and secondary consumer populations increase.
Both the producer and secondary consumer populations increase.
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