Question

While comparing two ecosystems ‘A’ and ‘B’, it was observed that ‘A’ has only first and second-order consumers, whereas ‘B’ has plus third, fourth, and fifth-order consumers. Which of the two would be more stable?

Answer 1

Ecosystem ‘A’, with only first- and second-order consumers, is more stable than ecosystem ‘B’, which has up to fifth-order consumers. Hence, ecosystem ‘A’ is more stable.