Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
If a predator species is efficiently controlling a prey population in a complex ecosystem, what could be the expected outcome if the predator is removed?
A
Increased competition among prey species may lead to extinction of some species.
B
Prey species will experience unlimited growth without any negative impacts.
C
The ecosystem will automatically balance without any visible changes.
D
New predator species will quickly replace the removed predators.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The removal of predators, like the starfish Pisaster, can lead to increased competition among prey species, potentially causing extinction due to lack of control over prey population.
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