A species of rabbit lives in a meadow where grass plants are readily available during summer months. The rabbits do not stray far from the meadow because the plants supply food and protection from predators. One summer, a fire destroys the plants in the meadow.

As a result of the absence of plants in the meadow, the rabbit population will probably?

a
increase and flourish.
b
decrease in size.
c
increase reproduction.
d
switch to a different type of food.