Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

In a food web, if the population of apex predators suddenly increases, what is the most likely immediate effect on the producers?

A The population of producers will increase.
B The population of producers will decrease.
C The producers will start eating the predators.
D The population of producers will remain the same.
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Step 1: Apex predators eat herbivores (primary consumers). Step 2: More predators lead to a decrease in the herbivore population. Step 3: Fewer herbivores mean less consumption of producers (plants). Step 4: Therefore, the producer population will likely increase.

Correct answer: The population of producers will increase.

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