The Hawaiian honeycreeper bird has a mutualistic relationship with the
Hawaiian silversword plants. The Hawaiian silversword plants have been
widely destroyed due to human development (building) in the area.
Which of the following explanations BEST predicts how human development will affect the Hawaiian honeycreeper bird population?
The Hawaiian honeycreeper bird population will increase because the Hawaiian silversword plants are harmful to the honeycreepers.
The Hawaiian honeycreeper bird population will decrease because the mutualistic relationship with the Hawaiian silverswords plants will be improved.
The Hawaiian honeycreeper bird population will decrease because they rely on the Hawaiian silversword plants for survival.
The Hawaiian honeycreeper bird population will increase because new species of plants will be introduced to the area by developers.