Population Cycle - Relationships Between Predators and Prey

Relationships Between Predators and Prey

There is also an interaction between prey with periodic cycles and predators. As the population expands, there is more food available for predators. As it contracts, there is less food available for predators, putting pressure on their population numbers.

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