Question

what would happen to the largemouth bass population if there was a drastic decline in the populations of ducks and leeches? as they are not primary food sources and at the top of the food chain, the impact would be minimal. the largemouth bass population would dwindle away and eventually become extinct. the largemouth bass population would completely disappear from the lake. the largemouth bass population would rapidly increase and grow exponentially out of control.

Explanation:

Largemouth bass are top - level predators. Ducks and leeches are not their primary food sources. In a food chain, top - level predators are less affected by changes in non - primary prey populations as they have a more diverse diet and occupy a high trophic level. So, a drastic decline in ducks and leeches (not being primary food) would have minimal impact on the largemouth bass population.

Answer:

As they are not primary food sources and at the top of the food chain, the impact would be minimal.