Question

question 12 of 25
a population of lizards is unable to leave its ecosystem. the population grows exponentially after a predator is removed from the ecosystem. which initial change accounts for this increase in the population size?

a. there is a decrease in the number of births.
b. there is increased immigration.
c. there is increased emigration.
d. there is a decrease in the number of deaths.

Explanation:

Since the lizards can't leave and a predator is removed, fewer die, causing population growth.

Answer:

D. There is a decrease in the number of deaths.