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What function do predator-prey partnerships serve in an ecosystem?

 

 

 

Option: 1

To maintain a balance in the population of both predator and prey species


Option: 2

To eliminate competition among different species
 


Option: 3

To provide a source of food for predators only

 


Option: 4

To reduce the overall biodiversity in an ecosystem


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Predator-prey connections are critical to an ecosystem's balance. Predators hunt and consume prey, which helps to keep prey populations under control. Without predators, the prey population may get too large, resulting in overgrazing, resource overconsumption, and, eventually, population crashes.

Predators, on the other hand, rely on their prey for survival. If there isn't enough prey, predators may starve or be forced to relocate in search of food. This dynamic link between predator and prey aids in the regulation of both species' numbers and the maintenance of a healthy balance in the environment.

The goals of predator-prey relationships are not to eliminate competition or reduce biodiversity. Instead, they aid in the survival and well-being of both predator and prey species in the ecosystem.

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