HOTS Science Primary 6 Interactions

In a specific habitat, Organism X eats Organism Y. If a new predator that only eats Organism X is introduced, how will the populations of X and Y change initially?

A X increases, Y increases
B X increases, Y decreases
C X decreases, Y decreases
D X decreases, Y increases
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Step 1: The new predator reduces the population of X. Step [2-9]: Since X eats Y, a smaller population of X means less predation pressure on Y. Step [2-9]: Consequently, the population of Y will increase.

Correct answer: X decreases, Y increases

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