Which of the following statements is false regarding predators ?

Options

A. Predators keep prey populations under control
B. Predators help in maintaining species diversity in a community
C. If a predator is not efficient, then the prey population would become extinct
D. Herbivores (predators) have a greater advantage since the plants cannot run away to avoid predation

Answer

C

Explanation

Predators play important role in an ecosystem
* Transfer of energy across trophic levels
* Keep prey population under control
* Maintain species diversity in a community.