Every member of a particular rodent species is found within a population living in a forest ecosystem. These rodents eat a variety of
plants and live in hardwood trees. Their population growth is limited by the amount of space they have available.
Human construction in the area is steadily reducing the habitat of the rodent species. Which of the following will most likely occur if
the species' habitat continues to be destroyed?
OA. The species will experience population growth.
OB. The limiting factor of the population will change.
OC. The population will use less resources and stay the same size.
OD. The species will eventually become extinct.
