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

Responses

It creates imbalance in the ecosystem.
It creates imbalance in the ecosystem.

It increases the food for other predator species.
It increases the food for other predator species.

It maintains other populations.
It maintains other populations.

It helps increase the number of prey.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It maintains other populations.

Top predators play a crucial role in ecosystems by regulating the populations of prey species, which helps maintain a balance in the ecosystem.