A hawk eats a mouse. This kills the mouse, but it also means that the remaining mice will not have to compete as much for food with each other. Based on this information, what is the relationship between the hawk and the mouse? (1 point)
Responses
The two organisms are in a competitive relationship.
The two organisms are in a competitive relationship.
The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship.
The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship.
The two organisms are in a parasitic relationship.
The two organisms are in a parasitic relationship.
The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship.
1 answer
The correct response is:
The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship.
In this scenario, the hawk (predator) consumes the mouse (prey), resulting in the death of the mouse. This type of interaction is characterized as a predator-prey relationship.
