Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Study the food web below. If a disease wipes out the population of Organism X, which of the following populations will most likely increase immediately?

A Organism Z (the prey of X)
B The Producer
C Organism Y (the predator of X)
D Organism W (the decomposer)
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Step 1: Identify the relationship. Organism X eats Organism Z. Step [2-9]: If X is removed, there are fewer predators to eat Z. Step [2-9]: Therefore, the population of Organism Z will increase due to decreased predation.

Correct answer: Organism Z (the prey of X)

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