What is the function of a top predator in an ecosystem? (1 point)

O It increases the food for other predator species.
• It maintains other populations.
• It creates imbalance in the ecosystem.
• It helps increase the number of prey.

1 answer

The correct answer is: It maintains other populations.

Top predators play a critical role in regulating the populations of other species in the ecosystem, which helps to maintain balance and biodiversity.