3. What might happen to the ecosystem if this population were removed?

More predators kill more prey, which, along with food scarcity, decreases the population.

Explanation:

''Population Explosions The most obvious result of the removal of the top predators in an ecosystem is a population explosion in the prey species. ''

Explanation:

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as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.