Consider a field where many plants are specifically pollinated by bees. If there was a sudden increase in the population of a bee predator, such as the dragonfly, we might observe a reduction in the bee population, which would lead to reduced pollination. Select the most likely outcome of this change in the ecosystem. (1 point)javascript:void(0)

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Plants that were bee-pollinated will attract new insect pollinators.
Plants that were bee-pollinated will attract new insect pollinators.

Bees will start to avoid this area because of predation.
Bees will start to avoid this area because of predation.

The plant community will become smaller and less diverse.
The plant community will become smaller and less diverse.

Wind will pollinate plants in this area. .

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The most likely outcome of this change in the ecosystem is:

The plant community will become smaller and less diverse.

This response reflects the scenario where a reduction in bee population due to increased predation leads to decreased pollination, ultimately resulting in fewer successful plant reproductions and potentially a decline in plant diversity.