An Ecologist Hypothesizes That Predation by a Particular Owl Species

question 32

Multiple Choice

An ecologist hypothesizes that predation by a particular owl species is the major factor controlling the population of a particular rabbit species.If this is the case,which of the following population effects could be expected in this rabbit- owl pair?

• A)An increase in the owl population should cause a fall in the rabbit population.
• B)An increase in the incidence of disease in the rabbit population should not change the owl population.
• C)A fall in the rabbit population should cause an increase in the owl population.
• D)A fall in the owl population should cause a fall in the rabbit population.

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