In an island ecosystem, Fox and Skunks both hunt mice and toads.
Which of the following correctly describes some of these relationships?
A:Skunks and mice have a competitive relationship.
B:Skunks and toads have a predator-prey relationship.
C:Fox and Skunks have a predator-prey relationship.
D:Toads and mice have a competitive relationship.***
It may have changed since 2020 but here is what I got
1.wolf
2.disturb the ecosystem because another species will not be able to replace it
3.genes, species, and ecosystems
4.Ecological health concerns the relationship between ecosystems, ecosystem services, and human health.
I don't think so. How ever would mice and toads compete? One lives in the water, and the other lives on land.
hint: what is the relationship between hunter and hunted?
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the relationships described in the question:
1. Skunks and mice: Both skunks and mice hunt for mice, so they are competing for the same prey. This suggests a competitive relationship between skunks and mice.
2. Skunks and toads: The question states that skunks hunt both mice and toads. Hence, the skunks are predators of both mice and toads, indicating a predator-prey relationship between skunks and toads.
3. Fox and skunks: The given information doesn't mention any specific interaction between foxes and skunks, so we cannot infer any relationship between them based on the information provided.
4. Toads and mice: The question does not mention any direct interaction between toads and mice. Since they both share the same predators (skunks), we cannot assume a competitive relationship between toads and mice.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer is B: Skunks and toads have a predator-prey relationship.