A Top Predator May Increase the Diversity of Species Lower

Question

A top predator may increase the diversity of species lower on the food chain by:
A) eliminating ecological dependents.
B) decreasing competition.
C) increasing genetic diversity in prey species.
D) increasing competition.

Accepted Answer

Top predators can increase species diversity lower on the food chain by decreasing competition among those species, allowing a greater number of species to coexist by preventing any single species from dominating the ecosystem.