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प्रश्न
What would happen to the number of rabbits and grass plants if the number of foxes increased?
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उत्तर
If the number of foxes increases, it will lead to foxes consuming more rabbits as food, which will lead to a decrease in the number of rabbits. Hence, grass plants will grow denser as there will be fewer rabbits to consume them.
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