In an aquatic ecosystem, the fishing of a particular fish species increased. This fish species is a secondary consumer in an energy pyramid. The fishing of the species led to a decrease in its population. In which two ways will this affect the food web
Answers (two must be chosen):
- The higher levels in the pyramid will receive more energy.
- The higher levels in the pyramid will receive less energy.
- The lower levels in the pyramid will have less predation.
- The higher levels in the pyramid will receive no energy at all.
- The lower levels in the pyramid will receive less energy.