According to the Hardy-Weinberg theorem, the frequencies of alleles in a population will remain constant if is the only process that affects the gene pool. See Concept 23.2 (Page 488) According to the Hardy-Weinberg theorem, the frequencies of alleles in a population will remain constant if is the only process that affects the gene pool. See Concept 23.2 (Page 488) mutation genetic drift immigration sexual selection sexual reproduction

answer: decrease

a limiting factor is the one which decrease the abundance, distribution and causes extinction of the population of species in a ecosystem. here, predators including hawks, owls and snakes are the limiting factor for the population of mexican free tailed bat.   although bats are nocturnal animals as they forge for food at night these predators also may remain active during night which can decrease the population of the mexican free-tailed bats. also, these bats eat only one type of insects that are moths. the food can also be a limiting factor as all 400 members are dependent upon same type of food needs that are moths. the decrease in the moth population can cause decrease in population size of the mexican free-tailed bats.

therefore, the scenarios will most likely to decrease the population size of the mexican free-tailed bats.  

producers within ecosystems are essential as they are at the base of the food chain. plants are examples of producers. they use the process of photosynthesis to capture light energy and use it to convert simple inorganic substances (carbon dioxide and water) into organic substances (glucose).