7. It is a criticism of many population ecologists that the pattern of population increase

and subsequent crash

A licism of many population ecologists that the pattern of population increase and subsequent crash of the deer population would have occurred even if the bounty had not been placed on the predators. Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Explain your reasoning.

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Hugo Ward

Biology

21 September, 23:58

7. It is a criticism of many population ecologists that the pattern of population increase

and subsequent crash

A licism of many population ecologists that the pattern of population increase and subsequent crash of the deer population would have occurred even if the bounty had not been placed on the predators. Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Explain your reasoning.

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Cora Adams · Answer 1

Answer: Disagree

Explanation:

I tend to disagree with this statement because predators actually have a place in ecosystems to keep prey species from becoming overpopulated, hence, the extent of the overpopulation would likely have been much less if the natural predators were allowed to play a role in controlling the deer population.