Question

this food chain shows organisms in a freshwater ecosystem.
use the food chain to complete the text below.
if the population of shiners increases, mudminnows will be likely to survive
and produce offspring. so, the population of mudminnows will likely.

Explanation:

In a food chain, when the population of a prey (shiner) increases, its predator (mudminnow) has more food available. More food means a higher chance of survival and reproduction for the predator. As a result, the predator's population is likely to grow.

Answer:

more; increase