In 1996, a species of rodent that eats the same food source as the marmot is introduced to the park. How will the introduction of this new species impact the carrying capacity of the marmot? Select whether the carrying capacity of the
marmot population will increase or decrease, and then select one explanation for why.
Marmot Carrying
Capacity
Increase Decrease
Explanation
Introducing a new species of rodent will lessen disease risk for each species.
Introducing a similar species of rodent will result in cooperation between the species.
Introducing another species of rodent will result in interbreeding between the species.
Introducing alcodent that eats the same food source will result in competition between the species.