Question

Wildlife is plentiful in the pineywoods. There are over 100 species of birds and many small mammals, like cottontail rabbits and squirrels.

What else MUST be included in the pineywoods habitat to keep populations in balance?



A) predators, like snakes
Eliminate

B) omnivores, like raccoons
C) more producers, like plants
D) small animals, like the opossum

Answer 1

There have to be predators in pinewoods, or else the wildlife will exceed the carrying capacity and begin to die off.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is-

A) predators, like snakes.

As per the information given in the question, there is plentiful wildlife in the pineywoods. It is inhabited by more than 100 species of birds and many small mammals such as cottontail rabbits and squirrels.

In order to keep balanced population in pineywoods habitat, it is required to include predators like snakes ( that capture and eat other organisms as source of energy such as birds, rats, and other small mammals) as they will prevent the organism from overcrowding in the habitat.

Thus, it will maintain a balanced population in the pineywoods.

Therefore, option A) is the right answer.