What would happen if the keystone species of hummingbirds were removed from their ecosystem?

the world be completely messed up. hummingbird are little innocent creatures.

Answered by Stephanie01 | 2024-06-10

Hummingbird predators would not have a food source, therefore competitive exclusion would occur and there'd be a decrease in hummingbird predators. There would also be an increase in the number of the hummingbird's prey since the hummingbird wouldn't be there to consume them. The absence of the species would mess up the rest of the ecosystem

Answered by admcintire | 2024-06-10

Removing hummingbirds from their ecosystem would significantly disrupt pollination, leading to declines in plant and animal diversity. This would cause a ripple effect impacting the entire food web and potentially altering the ecosystem structure. Long-term changes could lead to a loss of biodiversity and changes in habitat composition.
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Answered by Stephanie01 | 2025-01-15