Q. If a single plant species is removed from a food web, then most likely
A) An animal species will fill the unoccupied niche
B) Other plants will produce enough food for herbivores
C) Dependent herbivores will have to find new food sources
D) Carnivores will be unaffected by the loss
Explanation
Herbivores are primary consumers, they are mainly depend on the plants for their food needs. If a single plant species is removed, then they have to find new or other food sources.
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