Question

In natural ecosystems, the presence of predators lessens the effects of _________________ among the prey..

Answer 1

A) competition

The presence of predators lessens the effects of competition among the prey. Lack of competition among prey animals is lessened by the actions of predators as they lower the number of individuals in a population.

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Answer 2

In natural ecosystems, the presence of predators lessens the effects of reproduction among the prey. While the prey may continue to produce, their genes are being passed along at fewer levels than they originally would.