Predator/prey interactions regulate the populations of both groups. Which chain of events follows from an increase in predators?(1 point)

Question

Responses

decrease in prey → decrease in predators → increase in prey
decrease in prey → decrease in predators → increase in prey

increase in prey → decrease in predators → decrease in prey
increase in prey → decrease in predators → decrease in prey

decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey
decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

increase in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

Answer 1

The correct chain of events that follows from an increase in predators is:

decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey

When predators increase in number, they will consume more prey, leading to a decrease in the prey population. As the prey population decreases, the predator population may eventually stabilize or start to decline due to a lack of food sources, which may lead to further decreases in the prey population.

So, the option would be:

decrease in prey → increase in predators → decrease in prey.