Define Natural Selection Quick Check

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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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variation
variation

fitness
fitness

food supply
food supply

selective pressure
selective pressure...

Answer 1

selective pressure

Answer 2

U sure

Answer 3

Yes, the term that best describes the factor that is limiting the number of rodents the environment can support in this scenario is "selective pressure." In this case, the new bird of prey is acting as a selective pressure on the population of rodents, leading to a decrease in their numbers.