In Lotka-Volterra Models of Predator-Prey Interactions, C Represents

question 56

Multiple Choice

In Lotka-Volterra models of predator-prey interactions, c represents

• A) the probability of an encounter leading to prey's capture.
• B) the efficiency of converting consumed prey into predator offspring.
• C) the per capita mortality rate of predators.
• D) the intrinsic growth rate.

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