Question

question 7. sharks feed on a wide variety of prey and have low mortality rates. it is important that an ecosystem containing sharks contain a high degree of biodiversity. if an ecosystem containing sharks does not contain a high degree of biodiversity, the sharks will consume a. the immature members of key species, and the ecosystem will no longer be stable. b. many members of a key species, and the ecosystem will no longer be stable. c. the adult members of key species, and the ecosystem will remain stable. d. a few members of a key species, and the ecosystem will remain stable.

Explanation:

Sharks need a high - degree of biodiversity in their ecosystem. Without it, they will over - consume a key species, disrupting the ecosystem's stability. They are likely to consume many members of a key species, not just a few or only the immature or adult members while keeping the ecosystem stable.

Answer:

B. many members of a key species, and the ecosystem will no longer be stable.