Rabbits are eaten by foxes and wolves
Deer are eaten by wolves
Foxes are eaten by wolves
Select the animal whose absence would have the greatest negative effect on the ecosystem.
(1 point)
Responses
rabbit
rabbit
deer
deer
fox
fox
wolf
wolf
The wolf plays a keystone role in the ecosystem by controlling the populations of rabbits, deer, and foxes. Without the wolf, these prey populations could overpopulate and cause negative effects on the ecosystem, such as habitat destruction and depletion of resources. Therefore, the absence of the wolf would have the greatest negative effect on the ecosystem.