Question

question 7 1 pts will the water ecosystem survive with zebra mussel numbers increasing? (choose the claim supported by the information you just read.) yes, the ecosystem will be fine. the zebra mussels are small organisms and dont do much when they invade a new water ecosystem. yes, the ecosystem will change and the herring will eat something different. no, ocean transportation pollutes the ocean. no, the ecosystem will not survive because zebra mussels take resources from the ecosystem they were introduced into and cause harm.

Explanation:

Zebra mussels are invasive species. They can over - consume resources like phytoplankton, disrupt food webs, and cause damage to water infrastructure. Their increase is likely to cause harm to the water ecosystem.

Answer:

No, the ecosystem will not survive because zebra mussels take resources from the ecosystem they were introduced into and cause harm.