Suppose that pesticide X drastically slows the reproductive rate of cyclamen mites and has no other direct effect on ...

Caden on July 12 at 04:52PM

C?

Hi, Can you please explain why C is wrong? Wouldn't a slow in the reproduction of the prey result in a loss of synchrony with the predators? Thanks!

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Emil-Kunkin on July 17 at 01:12AM

Good question, I think the two would still be in synch, just at a must slower/lower cadence since we know that the T mites control their reproduction with respect the the availability of the C species (forgive my decision not the spell them out)