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Functioning ecosystems and succession — Question 2

QCAA 2023, Paper 2 · 4 marks

Q2 · 2023 · Paper 2Unclassified4 marks

QUESTION 2 (4 marks)

The reconstructed diagram shows feeding relationships for an Australian ecosystem.

Biology diagram for BIO-QCAA-2023-P2-Q002

a) Use the data to explain why dingoes are a keystone species. [2 marks]

b) Predict the effect a drastic reduction in the number of dingoes would have on the termite population. Justify your response. [2 marks]

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