Question

Asian carp, an invasive species, were introduced accidentally into Missouri aquatic ecosystems. Both the Asian carp and the native paddlefish are plankton feeders. After the introduction of Asian carp, the paddlefish populations immediately began to decline.Based on the information provided, why is the native paddlefish population declining?Select all that apply. (There are 2 correct answers)Group of answer choicesThey occupy the same niche as the Asian carp.Native paddlefish compete for the same food as the Asian carp.The introduction of Asian carp caused a drop in water temperatures.Native paddlefish populations are declining as a result of increased human consumption.The introduction of Asian carp limited the locations where native paddlefish can hide from predators.

Answer 1

Taking into account the information provided, the two statements that describes why is native paddelfish population decreasing are:

-Native paddlefish compete for the same food as the Asian carp, because they both feed of plankton.

-Thy occupy the same niche as the Asian carp, which in this case refers to the way of feeding and the food itself, among other strategies they might share to obtain the same food.