A Survey of Predator-Prey Relationships Shows That the Fastest Predators

question 184

Multiple Choice

A survey of predator-prey relationships shows that the fastest predators are usually found in regions where the fastest prey are found.The most likely explanation for this is

• A) reciprocal adaptations.
• B) character displacement.
• C) the Batesian principle.
• D) the Müllerian principle.
• E) exploitation competition.

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