Rabbit Population Changes 2 = wi = S as 7g oe Which of the following best predicts the effect of myxomatosis on the local ecosystem? (A) Myxomatosis had a drastic but temporary effect on the rabbit population, so the native plant population will likely continue to decrease. @) Myxomatosis permanently reduced the rabbit population, but the native plant population is unlikely to recover. Myxomatosis had a temporary, minimal effect on the rabbit population, so the native plant population is unlikely to recover. @) Myxomatosis has drastically and permanently reduced the rabbit population, therefore the native plant population will likely recover