Question

1. look at the food web above. acidic seawater also affects coral reefs. coral is bleached and dies if the ocean is too acidic. many fish species live in coral reefs. the disappearance of these fish also affects the food web. how would the disappearance of the mackerel and lantern fish affect the food web?

Explanation:

If mackerel and lantern - fish disappear, predators that rely on them for food will lose a food source. This can lead to a decline in predator populations. Also, if these fish are part of the diet of other smaller organisms in the food web, those organisms may face over - predation or starvation. The disruption can ripple through the food web, affecting the balance of the entire ecosystem.

Answer:

The disappearance of mackerel and lantern fish would disrupt the food web. Predators that feed on them would lose a food source, potentially leading to a decline in their populations. Organisms that are preyed upon by mackerel and lantern fish may experience changes in predation pressure, which could cause population increases or decreases, further disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.