The figure below shows the interaction between predator abundance and prey abundance. Populations of lynx and hares are located at the purple square. Based on the Lotka Volterra predator-prey model, we would expect the number of prey to, and the number of predators to P isocline N isocline Prey abundance (N) O A. increase; increase OB. increase; decrease O C. decrease; decrease O D. decrease; increase O E. decrease; stay the same Predator abundance (P)

The figure below shows the interaction between predator abundance and prey abundance. Populations of lynx and hares are located at the purple square. Based on the Lotka Volterra predator-prey model, we would expect the number of prey to, and the number of predators to P isocline N isocline Prey abundance (N) O A. increase; increase OB. increase; decrease O C. decrease; decrease O D. decrease; increase O E. decrease; stay the same Predator abundance (P)

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

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Chapter19: Population And Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2ACQ: Figure 19.6 If the major food source of seals declines due to pollution or overfishing, which of the...

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