The presence of a mutualist spider in a certain area improves the survival of an herbaceous shrub by reducing the impact of herbivorous insects. These spiders are preyed on by lizards, and lizards are eaten by birds. The removal of birds from the area would most likely have a(n) _______ effect on spiders and a(n) _______ effect on the plant.
A) indirect positive; indirect positive
B) indirect negative; indirect positive
C) direct negative; direct negative
D) indirect negative; indirect negative

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The Answer of The presence of a mutualist spider in a certain area improves the survival of an herbaceous shrub by reducing the impact of herbivorous insects. These spiders are preyed on by lizards, and lizards are eaten by birds. The removal of birds from the area would most likely have a(n) _______ effect on spiders and a(n) _______ effect on the plant.
A) indirect positive; indirect positive
B) indirect negative; indirect positive
C) direct negative; direct negative
D) indirect negative; indirect negative

The Presence of a Mutualist Spider in a Certain Area