Question

Which of the following is an example
of a numerical response of a predator?

Group of answer choices

Increased
number of predators
move into an area where prey are abundant.

Increased owl reproduction because of increased
mice population size

One prey species
becomes scarce so predator switches
to alternative prey species.

A and B

B and C

Answer 1

Answer

The correct answer is - A and B

The examples of numerical response of predators out of the options mentioned in the question are namely,

• Increased
  number of predators
  move into an area where prey are abundant.
• Increased owl reproduction because of increased
  mice population size

The numerical response occurs in two scenarios/situations. First, when the predators move into areas of high prey density or second when there is an increase in reproduction by predator due to the increase in the number of prey or increased prey density.

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