In Krebs and Colleagues' Study of Snowshoe Hare Cycles, Which

question 43

Multiple Choice

In Krebs and colleagues' study of snowshoe hare cycles, which of the following was a plausible reason for the failure of the "+Food/‒Predator" treatment to stop hare population declines late in the cycle?

• A) Lynx can move great distances.
• B) Only some, but not all, predators were excluded in the treatment.
• C) Excess food supplies were removed prior to the end of the experiment.
• D) Hares experienced an unexpected viral disease.

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