Question

the pine borer beetle is a parasite to the pine tree. what would most likely happen to the pine tree population if the beetle population decreased?
decrease
increase
become extinct
stay the same

Explanation:

The pine borer beetle is a parasite to the pine tree, meaning it harms the pine tree. If the beetle population decreases, there will be less harm to the pine trees. With less harm, the pine tree population is likely to increase as they face fewer negative impacts from the parasite.

Answer:

B. increase