Question

Small frogs living in a marshy region feed on small insects in the region. The relationship between the frogs and insects is a relationship. A particular species of lizards is introduced into the marshy land. These lizards also start feeding on these insects. The introduction of lizards may lead to .

Answer 1

The indroduction of lizards in this marshy habitat may lead to severe alterations of its own ecosystem. Since the lizards and frogs are both species who feed on small insects, the insect population might begin to decrease around the area. Furthermore, if insects have lessened in the marsh, that means food for the lizard as well as for the frog. In an extreme scenario, unless the two species adapt to these new conditions, their population may rapidly decrease.

Answer 2

Small frogs living in a marshy region feed on small insects in the region. The relationship between the frogs and insects is a commensal-host relationship. A particular species of lizards is introduced into the marshy land. These lizards also start feeding on these insects. The introduction of lizards may lead to competition between lizards and frogs for food .