Which one is it?

Question

Suppose over-hunting causes a drastic reduction in the number of predators in a particular ecosystem. What will likely occur.??

A.) Reduction in the number of plant species in the ecosystem

B.) Overpopulation of the herbivores upon which they prey

C.) Overpopulation of insect species in the ecosystem

D.) Reduction in the number of producers in the ecosystem

Answer 1

b--overpopulation of the herbivores, because there will be no predators to keep their numbers in check.

Answer 2

b

Answer 3

I would say all would have the potential to occur.

Once the predators are reduced, the animals they preyed upon would become more abundant (b, possibly c, depending on whether the predators ate insects as well).

With more prey animals (usually herbivores), more plants would be eaten, possibly to the point that some were no longer present (A, D).

But "B" is what would happen first.