Wetlands support a large number of animal species. Recently, chemical dumping has caused a huge decrease in the fish population. Because of this, we would expect to see a

A) decrease in migratory bird population, like the ducks.

B) increase in the mid-level consumers, like the raccoons.

C) decrease in insect and insect larva, like the dragonflies.

D) increase in top level predators, like the bears and cougars.

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Harvey

28 January, 22:01

Wetlands support a large number of animal species. Recently, chemical dumping has caused a huge decrease in the fish population. Because of this, we would expect to see a

A) decrease in migratory bird population, like the ducks.

B) increase in the mid-level consumers, like the raccoons.

C) decrease in insect and insect larva, like the dragonflies.

D) increase in top level predators, like the bears and cougars.

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Boston Hardy · Answer 1

I think the answer would be b; animals that are lower on the food chain are normally herbivores; making the decrease of fish not an affect any of raccoons. They, therefore, will increase.