Studies of opossums in Georgia have found that individuals from a population on an offshore island have longer lifespans in captivity than individuals from mainland populations. What is a reasonable explanation for this pattern? Group of answer choices a. the island opossums are vampires b. the opossums from the island have a history of being kept in captivity c. he opossums on the island have a lower metabolic rate d. there are fewer predators on the island compared to the mainland

Studies of opossums in Georgia have found that individuals from a population on an offshore island have longer lifespans in captivity than individuals from mainland populations. What is a reasonable explanation for this pattern? Group of answer choices a. the island opossums are vampires b. the opossums from the island have a history of being kept in captivity c. he opossums on the island have a lower metabolic rate d. there are fewer predators on the island compared to the mainland

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter53: Population Interactions And Community Ecology

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