Question

consider a food web where grass is consumed by rabbits, which are then consumed by foxes. if a disease were to wipe out 90% of the rabbit population, which of the following is the most likely? a the fox population would decrease, and the grass population would increase. b both the fox and grass populations would decrease due to the loss of a major component of the food web. c the fox population would increase as they have more food from the remaining rabbits. d the grass population would remain stable, but the fox population would decrease.

Explanation:

In the food - web, rabbits consume grass and are prey to foxes. If 90% of the rabbit population is wiped out, foxes, which depend on rabbits for food, will have less food available, leading to a decrease in the fox population. With fewer rabbits to eat the grass, the grass population will increase.

Answer:

A. The fox population would decrease, and the grass population would increase.