Biology

The correct answer is: A.increase

When predator numbers decrease, prey numbers typically increase. This is because there are fewer predators to consume the prey, so the prey population is less affected by predation. With fewer predators, more individuals in the prey population are able to survive, reproduce, and contribute to the overall growth of the population.

Here’s why the other options are less likely:

B.Decrease: A decrease in predator numbers would generally not cause the prey population to decrease; it would more likely lead to an increase because there is less predation pressure.

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