The term that best describes the factor limiting the number of rodents that the environment can support in this scenario is selective pressure. Selective pressure refers to external factors (such as predators) that influence the survival and reproduction of a species. In this case, the introduction of a new bird of prey is exerting selective pressure on the rodent population.
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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food supply
food supply
fitness
fitness
selective pressure
selective pressure
variation
variation
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