Biology

Alexus Poole

8 August, 11:45

A species of gray wolf was eliminated from a national park because of unrestricted hunting. As a result, there was a tremendous increase in the population of its prey, the elk. The populations of other herbivores also increased. What imbalance might this situation have on the ecosystem?

There will be a steep increase in the number of producers in the national park.

B.

The increase in the prey population will result in overgrazing, causing a decline in woody plant species.

C.

The population of other predator animals will decrease.

D.

The ecosystem will remain largely unaffected.