An Increase in the Amount of Serpentine Soil in the Region

question 55

Multiple Choice

An increase in the amount of serpentine soil in the region where Edith's checkerspot butterflies are found would likely lead to a(n) _______ in the population of this butterfly because _______ in serpentine soil.

• A) increase;their predators cannot live
• B) increase;fewer parasites are found
• C) increase;their food source is found only
• D) decrease;their host plants do not perform well
• E) decrease;their competitors thrive

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