Question

in nature, mice are potential prey for some predatory birds that hunt during the day. describe two features of a model that represents how the predator-prey relationship between the birds and the mice may have resulted in the evolution of the observed activity pattern of the mice.

Answer 1

The predator/prey relationship between mice and birds has resulted into the evaluation of a quick, nimble creature. Mice now often come out at night and as soon as they hear a sound, they run to safety.