Refer to the given food web operating in an ecosystem. A new species Y was introduced in this community which exclusively drove away species X from this area. What could be correctly assumed about species X and Y?
A
Species Y could be a competitor of species X and competitively excluded the latter.
B
Species Y could be a predator of species X and exclusively preyed upon it.
C
Species X is a carnivore but species Yisan omnivore therefore is exposed to more food options.
D
Both A and B
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