Asian carp are an invasive species of fish. These large fish eat up to 40% of their body weight
per day by feeding on phytoplankton. The carp also reproduce quickly. If these fish were to
enter Lake Erie, how would the Presque Isle coastal ecosystem most likely be affected?
A Producers in the ecosystem would grow at a faster rate, and smaller fish such as yellow
perch would thrive.
B. The invasive fish would prey on mollusks such as mussels, but native fish species would
quickly eat the invasive fish.
c. Consumers in the higher trophic levels would suffer stress, but crustaceans such as
amphipods would be unaffected.
D. Most consumers in the ecosystem would face a shortage of food, and larger fish, such as
walleye, would be unable to thrive,
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Biology, 22.06.2019 05:00, SmartScholar4094
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