Biology

The correct answer is D.The new predator may decrease the population of native herbivores and disrupt vegetation.

An unintended ecological consequence of introducing a new predator is that it can reduce the population of native herbivores. As herbivores are preyed upon, their populations decline, which can result in an overgrowth of vegetation that the herbivores would normally consume. This can lead to significant disruptions in the ecosystem, affecting the entire food chain.

The other options are less accurate:

A.The predator's impact leads to the extinction of only one species: While it is possible for a ...