If All Agoutis Were Permanently Removed from the Rain Forest,what

Question

If all agoutis were permanently removed from the rain forest,what would 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 significant role in the dispersal of Brazil nuts, so their removal would lead to a decline in the population of Brazil nut trees and ultimately their extinction. The other options are not directly dependent on the presence of agoutis in the rainforest.