Study the image of the food web, and read the statement.
New pods of beluga whales move into this system. This greatly increases the
population of beluga whales.
What is MOST likely to happen first to the population of arctic cod and
silversides?

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

gold i'm pretty sure i might be wrong