Most years, severe cold temperatures destroy a large number of grasshopper eggs. During one particular year, however, a mild winter allowed the grasshopper population to increase. This resulted in a well-fed frog and toad population as well as plenty of food for insectivorous snakes and birds. Unfortunately, the increased number of grasshoppers caused a higher percentage of crop damage due to insects. Which of the following best summarizes the food chain described in the paragraph above? crop --> grasshoppers --> snakes or birds crop --> grasshoppers --> snakes --> birds crop --> birds --> snakes crop --> grasshoppers --> toads --> birds

Most years, severe cold temperatures destroy a large number of grasshopper eggs. During one particular year, however, a mild winter allowed the grasshopper population to increase. This resulted in a well-fed frog and toad population as well as plenty of food for insectivorous snakes and birds. Unfortunately, the increased number of grasshoppers caused a higher percentage of crop damage due to insects. Which of the following best summarizes the food chain described in the paragraph above? crop --> grasshoppers --> snakes or birds crop --> grasshoppers --> snakes --> birds crop --> birds --> snakes crop --> grasshoppers --> toads --> birds

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter24: Principles Of Ecology

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