A species of malaria-carrying mosquito lives in a forest in which two species of monkeys, A and B, coexist. Species A is immune to malaria, but species B is not. The malaria-carrying mosquito is the chief food for a particular kind of bird in the forest. If all these birds were suddenly eliminated by hunters, which of the following would be an immediately observable consequence? A. Emergence of malaria-sensitive strains in monkey species AB. Increased mortality in monkey species BC. Increased mortality (death rate) in monkey species AD. Increased mortality in the malaria-carrying mosquitoesE. Emergence of malaria-resistant strains in monkey species B

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