Question

A botanist observes a large population of a particular type of beetle eating the leaves of one tree but not the leaves of a nearby tree. What should the botanist do first to study the interaction of these organisms in the ecosystem?

Answer 1

C.) The answer is Determine why the beetle is eating one tree but not the other.

Answer 2

The answer is Determine why the beetle is eating one tree but not the other.

The botanist should first determine why the beetle is eating one tree but not the other. By determining that, he will understand what connects beetle to the tree. This will also explain does the tree benefits from this interaction or not.