Question 20 of 25 • NC-Earth Environmental Science LB
In a grassland ecosystem, praying mantises catch and eat grasshoppers. However, there has been a significant decrease in the praying mantis population in recent years.How will this most likely affect the grasshopper population over time?
Answer
A
The population will decrease because grasshoppers are the competition.
B
The population will increase because grasshoppers are the prey.
C
The population will increase because grasshoppers are the competition.
D
The population will decrease because grasshoppers are the prey.