When Predators Consume Prey There Is Not Always a Negative

question 45

Multiple Choice

When predators consume prey there is not always a negative effect on prey populations because?

• A) Prey hide more when predators are nearby
• B) Predation can reduce intraspecific competition
• C) Predators tend to select the healthiest prey
• D) Predators tend to select breeding individuals as their prey

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Piaget

Pertains to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the study of child development and cognitive theory.

Formal Operational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals (typically 12 years and older) gain the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and use deductive reasoning.

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