The Population Cycles of Lemmings in the Arctic

question 32

Multiple Choice

The population cycles of lemmings in the arctic

• A)occur because of the severe winters.
• B)involve interactions between lemmings and their predators.
• C)occur because of density-independent limiting factors.
• D)occur because lemmings are K-strategists.

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