FORESTRY
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
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Question
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Recently, a family of bobcats moved into an area with a large rabbit population. What changes may occur in the ecosystem?
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The rabbit population may increase
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The rabbit population may decrease
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The rabbit population may increase first, then decrease
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The rabbit population will remain the same
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Primary consumers are the only organisms that are able to “harvest” the energy stored in producers. Without the primary consumers there would be no source of energy for carnivores or secondary consumers so no secondary consumers would exist in that ecosystem.
Detailed explanation-2: -The rabbit population is consumed and eaten up by snakes and hawks. If the populace of rabbits is doubled, it will lead to an increase in the populace of hawks and snakes.
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