Which of the Following Statements About Predation Is False

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about predation is false?

• A)Cycling of predator and prey populations is not commonly observed.
• B)For the mimic,Batesian mimicry is a coevolutionary adaptation to predation.
• C)Predation can induce coevolutionary changes in prey species.
• D)Animal predation on plants is called herbivory.
• E)Removal of a predator often leads to increased community stability.

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