Question

question 36 1 pts which of the following statements is false? the level of predation can be so intense that the prey can be driven to extinction. the selective pressure caused by predation can alter the behavior of its prey. predation can stimulate the reproductive capacity of a prey species and can cause the abundance of that prey to increase. the distribution of a predatory species can restrict the distribution of its prey.

Explanation:

• Predation is a biological interaction where one organism (predator) hunts and consumes another (prey).
• Intense predation can lead to prey extinction. Selective pressure from predators can change prey behavior (e.g., hiding more). Also, predator distribution can limit prey distribution.
• However, predation typically limits prey abundance, not increase it. When predators hunt prey, the prey population is more likely to decrease due to being eaten, not have its abundance increase because of predation.

Answer:

Predation can stimulate the reproductive capacity of a prey species and can cause the abundance of that prey to increase.