Question

(30 POINTS!) In a desert ecosystem, a species of herbivores died out because the organisms developed a disease. A few months later, a larger carnivorous species also experienced a population decline that was directly related to the change in the herbivore population. What’s the most likely cause for this decline?

A. The carnivores and the herbivores competed for the same food supply.
B. The carnivores preyed on the herbivores for food.
C. The carnivores depended on the herbivores for living space.
D. The carnivores and the herbivores competed for the same mates.

Answer 1

The answer is A!!

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

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