Question

biologyliving earth a term af - period 1 - rm 359 (lms) quiz how populations grow (lms graded) the population of adult frogs in a wetlands ecosystem has increased to 1000 individuals, which is its carrying capacity. the frogs eat flies and other small animals, and they are prey for raccoons, snakes, and a variety of large birds. which most likely would happen if an additional 200 adult frogs immigrated to the ecosystem? a the carrying capacity for frogs in the ecosystem would increase by 200 frogs. b the carrying capacity for frog predators in the ecosystem would increase by 200 individuals. c the frog population would experience a pattern of exponential growth. d about 200 adult frogs would die because of lack of resources, or by predation.

Explanation:

Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support. When the population is already at carrying capacity and more individuals are added, resources become limited. Predation may also increase. So, the extra individuals are likely to die due to lack of resources or predation.

Answer:

D. About 200 adult frogs would die because of lack of resources, or by predation.