In a desert ecosystem, coyotes and rattlesnakes both eat the same type of mouse as a primary part of their diets. Recently, coyotes have been hunted and killed by people, decreasing the overall coyote population.How will this most likely affect the rattlesnake population over time?
Answer
A
It will decrease because coyotes are the prey.
B
It will increase because coyotes are the prey.
C
It will decrease because coyotes are the competition.
D
It will increase because coyotes are the competition.