Arctic Foxes Eat Small Mammals Called Lemmings

question 30

Multiple Choice

Arctic foxes eat small mammals called lemmings.If lemmings are the main food source of arctic foxes in an area,what would be expected when lemming populations decrease?

• A) A density-independent decrease would occur in arctic fox populations.
• B) A density-dependent decrease would occur in arctic fox populations.
• C) Arctic foxes would remain at their carrying capacity by switching to another food source.
• D) The arctic fox population would decrease slightly before rising again.

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