Bees help pollinate flowers and in return, the bees get nectar to eat. If the bee population declines, then the population of flowers will also decline. Which of the following statements best describes the impact of a decline in the bee population?

A. It represents a biotic factor affecting the flower population in a negative way.

B. It represents an abiotic factor affecting the flower population in a negative way.

C. It represents a biotic factor affecting the flower population in a positive way.

D. It represents an abiotic factor affecting the flower population in a positive way.