Which of the Following Has Caused the Population of the Southern

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has caused the population of the southern sea otters to fluctuate?

• A) decline in population of orcas
• B) parasites from house cats
• C) parasites from dolphins
• D) high reproductive rates
• E) extinction of algal species

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Mary Ainsworth

A developmental psychologist known for her work on attachment theory, especially the Strange Situation procedure to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child.

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