The Use of the Indian Mongoose to Control Rat Populations

question 17

Multiple Choice

The use of the Indian mongoose to control rat populations

• A) shows how effective biological control can be.
• B) shows why integrated pest management usually fails.
• C) became a disaster when the mongoose turned out to be as invasive as its target.
• D) is an example of how coevolution makes biological control difficult.

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