Select the correct answer.In a certain ecosystem, the number of cheetahs is lower as compared to their prey, gazelles. If the cheetahs disappeared from this ecosystem, then the number of gazelles will increase. This will disrupt the ecosystem of the forest because the gazelles will compete for limited food resources and possibly exhaust them. In this scenario, what type of species are cheetahs? A. pioneer B. seral C. climax D. keystone

Due to some unfortunate reason the cheetah from the food chain goes extinct. Explain what would happen in such case.

Cheetahs capture prey by outrunning them over short distances. Over time, the fastest cheetahs have been more likely to survive and pass this characteristic to their offspring. This is an example ofA.inheritance of acquired characteristics.B.natural selection.C.use and disuse.D.artificial selection.

What would be the most likely effect if several species of carnivores were removed from an ecosystem?*2 puntosAn increase in plant lifeA decrease in the number of natural disastersAn increase in species diversityA decrease in community stability

The introduction of two types of new species can threaten an existing population with extinction. One type is a competitor, what is the other type?

hat are 'keystone' species in an ecosystem?Answer choicesSelect only one optionREVISITThe species whose elimination can seriously affect the ecosystem.The species whose elimination can benefit the ecosystem.The species whose elimination would not affect the ecosystem.None of the above