According to Optimization Theory,the Best Strategy for a Predator Searching

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to optimization theory,the best strategy for a predator searching for prey is to

• A)pursue any prey it encounters when food is scarce
• B)pursue any prey it encounters when food is plentiful
• C)pursue only large prey when food is scarce
• D)pursue only small prey when food is scarce

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