Suppose the population of one species in an ecosystem changes. Could the population of a species that it isn’t directly a prey or a predator also change? A) Yes, all life in an ecosystem is interconnected.

B) Yes, but only if the two species are in a direct line on the food pyramid.

C) No, population changes in one species only affect the populations of its prey and its predators.

D) Yes, but only if neither species is a predator species.

Hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata) is an invasive aquatic plant and one of the most serious aquatic pests in florida. hydrilla has already been introduced to hundreds of bodies of water throughout florida, hydrilla is difficult to control because it grows rapidly and survives in many different water depths and conditions. hydrilla • describe how hydrilla affects native plant and animal species. include both a biotic and an abiotic limiting factor. • suggest one biotic and one abiotic recommendation that could slow the spread of hydrilla