Many Predator-Prey Relationships Do Not Result in the Complete Elimination

question 80

Multiple Choice

Many predator-prey relationships do not result in the complete elimination of the prey because

• A)predators cannot catch all of the healthy adults.
• B)the predator population is limited by the availability of territorial space.
• C)the prey do not provide enough nutrition.
• D)the prey populations are always far below carrying capacity.

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Definitions:

Industry

The organized economic activity related to the production, processing, and marketing of goods and services.

Interindustry Competition

Competition among firms that operate in different industries but compete for the same set of customers or inputs.

Oligopolistic Producers

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