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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
food supply
food supply
selective pressure
selective pressure
variation
variation
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selective pressure
Explanation: The new bird of prey is a predator that increases mortality and changes which traits are favored, so it acts as a selective pressure on the rodent population.
Explanation: The new bird of prey is a predator that increases mortality and changes which traits are favored, so it acts as a selective pressure on the rodent population.
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