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)
Responses
selective pressure
selective pressure
variation
variation
fitness
fitness
food supply
1 answer
The term that best describes the factor limiting the number of rodents the environment can support in this scenario is selective pressure.
Selective pressure refers to any phenomenon that changes the behavior and fitness of living organisms in a given environment. In this case, the introduction of a new bird of prey creates pressure on the rodent population, affecting their survival and reproduction.
