Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-Which of the following is the most likely result of the American toad's becoming extirpated from this forest?
A)Rat snake populations would decline because rat snakes eat toads.
B)Earthworm populations would decline because of the lack of a food source.
C)Spiders are likely to experience a population increase because more insect prey would become available.
D)Red -bellied woodpecker numbers are likely to decline because of the resulting decrease in beetles and other insects.
E)Toadstools and other fungi would thrive because toads would no longer compete with them for space.

Question

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-Which of the following is the most likely result of the American toad's becoming extirpated from this forest?
A)Rat snake populations would decline because rat snakes eat toads. 
B)Earthworm populations would decline because of the lack of a food source. 
C)Spiders are likely to experience a population increase because more insect prey would become available. 
D)Red -bellied woodpecker numbers are likely to decline because of the resulting decrease in beetles and other insects. 
E)Toadstools and other fungi would thrive because toads would no longer compete with them for space.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the American toad were to become extirpated from the forest, there would be a decrease in toads' insect prey, which would likely result in an increase in spider populations.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question