Consider a field where many plants are specifically pollinated by bees. If there was a sudden increase in the population of a bee predator, such as the dragonfly, we might observe a reduction in the bee population, which would lead to reduced pollination. Select the most likely outcome of this change in the ecosystem. The plant community will become smaller and less diverse. Wind will pollinate plants in this area. Plants that were bee-pollinated will attract new insect pollinators. Bees will start to avoid this area because of predation.
The most likely outcome of this change in the ecosystem is that the plant community will become smaller and less diverse. This is because without adequate pollination from bees, many plant species may struggle to reproduce and maintain their population, leading to a reduction in overall plant diversity in the field.
