The term that best describes the factor limiting the number of rodents in the environment due to the introduction of a new bird of prey is selective pressure. This refers to the influence of environmental factors that affect the survival and reproduction of individuals within a population. In this case, the presence of the bird of prey is a selective pressure that impacts rodent populations.
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?
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fitness
fitness
variation
variation
food supply
food supply
selective pressure
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