Question

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)
the two organisms are in a parasitic relationship.
the two organisms are in a predator - prey relationship.
the two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship.
the two organisms are in a competitive relationship. page 12 of 12

Explanation:

• Predator - Prey Relationship: A predator - prey relationship is when one organism (the predator) hunts, kills, and eats another organism (the prey). In this case, the hawk is the predator and the mouse is the prey.
• Mutualistic Relationship: In a mutualistic relationship, both organisms benefit. For example, bees and flowers (bees get nectar, flowers get pollinated). This is not the case here as the hawk benefits (gets food) and the mouse is harmed (dies).
• Parasitic Relationship: A parasitic relationship is where one organism (parasite) lives on or in another organism (host) and harms it. But here, the hawk is not living on or in the mouse in a parasitic way; it is a one - time killing for food.
• Competitive Relationship: In a competitive relationship, two organisms compete for the same resources (like food, water, space). But the hawk and mouse are not competing for the same food source. The hawk is a predator of the mouse.

Answer:

The two organisms are in a predator - prey relationship.