In the Study of Brown Anole Lizards (Anolis Sagrei) and Orb-Weaving

question 66

Multiple Choice

In the study of brown anole lizards (Anolis sagrei) and orb-weaving spiders (Metepeira datona) on islands in the Bahamas, researchers concluded that

• A) spiders reduced lizard populations.
• B) lizards reduced spider populations.
• C) reintroduction of spiders caused increases in their population.
• D) lizards did not affect spider populations.

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