If All Agoutis are Permanently Removed from the Rain Forest

Question

If all agoutis are permanently removed from the rain forest, what will be the result?
A) swift extinction of harpy eagles
B) eventual extinction of Brazil nut trees
C) eventual extinction of orchid bees
D) swift extinction of orchids
E) swift extinction of sloths

Accepted Answer

Agoutis play a crucial role in the dispersal of Brazil nut seeds. Without them, the trees would not be able to regenerate and would eventually go extinct.