Which of the Following Has Caused the Population of the Southern

question 10

Multiple Choice

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

• A)rise in population of orcas
• B)parasites from house cats
• C)thorny-headed worms from seabirds
• D)human pollution
• E)all of these

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