Plants, bison, elk, and wolves are all members of an ecosystem. The bison and elk are both primary consumers in this ecosystem, while the wolves are a predator. Over time, the bison completely disappear. Give an example of how the ecosystem may respond to this change, and explain how this relates to both resiliency and biodiversity. in 1 sentence
Without the bison, the elk population may increase, leading to overgrazing of vegetation, a decrease in plant diversity, and potentially causing a ripple effect throughout the food web, highlighting the importance of having a diverse range of species in an ecosystem for resiliency and biodiversity.
