Question

what would most likely happen in the ecosystem shown in the above food web if the fox population significantly increased?
o a. the population of mice would decrease.
o b. the population of bees would increase.
o c. the population of black bears would increase.
o d. the population of mice would increase.

Explanation:

In a food web, if the population of a predator (fox) increases, it will consume more of its prey (mice). This is based on the predator - prey relationship concept in ecology.

Answer:

A. The population of mice would decrease.