Question

Explain how the elimination of a predator from an ecosystem might result in starvation amongst its prey species.

Answer 1

Answer:

If the primary predator of a prey species is eliminated, the prey species’ population will increase to the point of overpopulating the ecosystem. This overpopulation will result in depletion of the prey species’ food supplies as more individuals compete for the same resources and can ultimately lead to the prey species starving.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Elimination of a predator from an ecosystem might lead to famine amongst its prey species because:

• the populations of the prey species thrive in the absence of selective pressure by the predator
• the thriving of the populations will put pressure on the available food resources for the prey species leading to significant intra-species competition.
• available foods might eventually get depleted as population and competition surge.
• food depletion means the population may end up dying of hunger if the status quo remains.

More on food webs can be found here: https://brainly.com/question/2233704?referrer=searchResults