The data shows that recently the shark population increased. How will the increase in the shark population affect the other populations? Be sure to explain whether the sea otter population, the sea star population, and the clam population will change, and why.

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Rodney Stokes

Biology

7 August, 15:19

The data shows that recently the shark population increased. How will the increase in the shark population affect the other populations? Be sure to explain whether the sea otter population, the sea star population, and the clam population will change, and why.

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Marin Melendez · Answer 1

If there is an increase in the shark population, then there will be a slight decrease in the other populations.

Explanation:

Based upon the three animals listed, the shark is at the top of the food chain. This means that the shark will eat the sea otter and see star, declaring their population will decrease.