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If two predators prey upon the same prey species and one of them is eliminated, the population of the second will likely __________. A) be eliminated B) increase C) decrease D) remain the same E) decrease and then remain the same Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Here is your answer:

Your answer is C decrease!

Reason: That's because when their are two predators who eat the same animal their animal species will decrease because of new predators that will eat them!

Your answer is C.
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increase because the opposing predator will no longer be in the way of them getting food
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