Question

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

fitness
fitness

food supply
food supply

variation

Answer 1

selective pressure

The new bird of prey increases predation, which is an environmental selective pressure reducing rodent survival and thus limiting their population.