Cougars Prey on Both White-Tailed Deer and Mule Deer

question 66

Multiple Choice

Cougars prey on both white-tailed deer and mule deer. Because of their shared predator, each deer's species abundance is affected by the presence of the other deer species. The white-tailed and mule deer are engaged in a(n)

• A) direct interaction.
• B) indirect interaction.
• C) trophic facilitation.
• D) predator-prey relationship.

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