Butterfly Species a Is a Batesian Mimic of Butterfly Species

question 188

Multiple Choice

Butterfly species A is a Batesian mimic of butterfly species B.If species B were eradicated from a region, what would be the most likely effect on the population of species A?

• A) No effect, due to lack of direct interaction between the two species
• B) Increased numbers, due to the loss of competitor species B
• C) Increased numbers, due to increased avoidance of potential predators
• D) Decreased numbers, due to greater consumption by predators
• E) Decreased numbers, due to decreased success of flowering plants with the loss of pollinating species

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