If predators a and b prey upon the same species and predator a is eliminated, the population of predator b will likely a. be eliminated b. increase c. decrease d. remain the same

b. increase

The predator is a type of animal or bird species which kill other animals to obtain it's food. The prey is the animal which is killed by the predator. According to the given situation, if the predator species A is eliminated than the population of the predator B will likely to increase because there will be no competition between the two species for the same prey. And the chances of predator B obtaining the prey will increase. Hence, the population will increase.

the answer is

c. parental

the correct answer is:

a population changes in response to a change in the environment.