Herbivory and Population Changes Quiz
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Why do populations of herbivores and plants cycle up and down?

  • Because herbivores do not eat plants.
  • Because plants are predators of herbivores.
  • Because herbivores are predators from a plant's perspective. (correct)
  • Because plants can reproduce quickly.
  • What effect did eighteenth-century hunting have on otter populations?

  • Made otters reproduce faster.
  • Increased otter birth rate.
  • Had no impact on otter populations.
  • Decreased the number of otters. (correct)
  • What factor contributed to the decrease in otter populations in the eighteenth century?

  • Improved living conditions for otters.
  • Increased hunting regulations.
  • Low otter birth rates. (correct)
  • Migratory patterns of otters.
  • Why is it unlikely that hunting lionfish one at a time would make a significant impact on their population size?

    <p>Because females produce thousands of eggs at a time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have otter populations been affected since the beginning of the twentieth century?

    <p>Recovered due to hunting bans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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