Forest rangers are genetically testing the deer in the forest after many were found dead. The tests determined that due to inbreeding, most deer have a genetic disease which decreases life expectancy. Based on genetic and mortality data, the rangers predict that the population of deer will be gone in 3 years. What initial concerns do the rangers most likely have?

There will be an increase in energy at the primary consumer level of organisms.

Energy available at the producer level will increase.

Less energy will be available mushrooms and earthworms.

There will not be enough energy to support the tertiary consumer population.

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Leilani Mcbride

27 May, 20:36

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Sammy Lee · Answer 1

they need to introduce new deer and won't the earth worms and other such primary consumers will thrive because the deer are not there to eat them

Jonathan Lin · Answer 2

Energy available at the producer level will increase.