Read the following sentences: “Say a particular species of freshwater frog dies because its habitat has been depleted in a drought. This means the population of birds that feeds on this frog may decline as well, as it lacks sufficient food. Conversely, the insects that the frogs fed on may increase in number, as the frogs are no longer around to keep their population in check.”

What does the word “conversely” mean?


A. in the same vein

B. for this reason

C. as an example

D. on the other hand