Question

Consider the following scenario:

You are a scientist observing rodents on the Galapagos Islands. You notice that the introduction of new bird of prey has limited the number of rodents.

What term best describes the factor that is limiting the number of rodents the environment can support?
(1 point)

A. selective pressure

B. fitness

C. variation

D. food supply

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

D. food supply

Answer 2

Are you sure

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Apologies for the confusion. The correct answer is A. selective pressure. The new bird of prey is acting as a selective pressure that limits the number of rodents by predation, thereby impacting their survival and reproduction.