decrease in middle-sized predators large predators will become extinct increase in population of prey species increase in population of top carnivores
Residential construction is expanding in Florida. The expansion has caused fragmentation of habitats. One of the results of the increased construction is a decrease in the number of large predators such as the coyote, black bear, and panther. Which will be the most immediate local result of this fragmentation?

Options:
- decrease in middle-sized predators
- large predators will become extinct
- increase in population of prey species
- increase in population of top carnivores

increase in population of prey species