Owls and mice have a predator/prey relationship. Owls are the predators, and mice are the prey.
What happens to the mouse population when there is a decrease in the owl population?
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• It decreases because mice would not be eaten as owl food.
• It increases because there is more food available for mice.
• It decreases because there is less food available for mice.
• It increases because fewer mice are eaten by owls.