A species was added into a particular ecosystem to control the population of a prey species. This method of introducing a new species is called

Question:

A species was added into a particular ecosystem to control the population of a prey species. This method of introducing a new species is called _____________________. The population of the added species increased, leading to an imbalance in the ecosystem. This increase happened because ____________________________________.

1. biological augmentation

2. the competition for resources increased in the ecosystem

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