Consider the following scenario:

Question

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

variation
variation

fitness
fitness

selective pressure
selective pressure

food supply
food supply

Answer 1

The term that best describes the factor that is limiting the number of rodents the environment can support is "selective pressure", as the introduction of a new predator is putting pressure on the rodent population and limiting their ability to survive and reproduce.