Biology

The correct answer is: A. An increase in the population of herbivores.

Apex predators play a crucial role in controlling the population of herbivores by regulating their numbers. When apex predators are illegally hunted and removed from the ecosystem, herbivore populations may increase unchecked. This can lead to overgrazing, as the herbivores consume more vegetation than the ecosystem can sustainably support.

The other options are incorrect:

B. A decrease in the population of herbivores: Without apex predators to control herbivore numbers, ...