The Impact of Population Decline on Ecosystem
boa constrictor
The boa constrictor is a large snake species known for its suffocating method of hunting.
beetle conti
The beetle conti is a species of beetle commonly found in tropical regions.
poison dart frog
The poison dart frog is a brightly colored amphibian known for its toxic skin secretions.
sloth strangler fig-fungus
The sloth strangler fig-fungus is a type of fungus that grows on fig trees in sloth habitats.
fruit bat
The fruit bat is a flying mammal that feeds on fruits and nectar.
Impact of Declining Poison Dart Frog Population
What will most likely happen if the population of poison dart frogs drops due to a virus?
A. There will be more beetles available for other organisms,
B. The sloths will start eating more figs.
C. The boa constrictors will need to eat more sloths.
D. The fruit bat population will increase suddenly.
Answer
The answer will be A as a drop in the dart frogs will lead to the beetle population to rise as there are no frogs to eat the beetles.
What do you think will happen to the ecosystem if the population of a specific species declines significantly? The ecosystem may experience imbalances in food chains, leading to changes in predator-prey relationships and potential population explosions of certain species due to lack of predation.