Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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**Exploring the Lynx-Hare Population Cycles**

**Can the Lynx-Hare population cycles be explained by predation?**

**A.** Yes, driven by predation  
**B.** No, Lynx are just following population cycles of Hares  
**C.** Both A and B are good answers  

**Graph Analysis:**

The graph illustrates the population cycles of lynx and hares from 1845 to 1935, as measured by the number of pelts (in thousands).

- **Y-Axis:** Number of pelts in thousands
- **X-Axis:** Year (spanning from 1845 to 1935)
- The graph displays two lines:
  - **Hare (Bold Line):** Shows significant peaks approximately every 10 years, indicating population booms.
  - **Lynx (Thin Line):** Follows the hare pattern but with a slight lag, suggesting their population is influenced by the availability of hares.

**Conclusion:** The observed data suggests a cyclical pattern where hare populations boom and bust, followed by corresponding changes in lynx populations. This relationship points to predation as a significant factor, as lynx numbers increase with abundant hare prey and decline when hare numbers fall. Both predation and the natural cycles of hare populations contribute to the phenomena observed.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Exploring the Lynx-Hare Population Cycles** **Can the Lynx-Hare population cycles be explained by predation?** **A.** Yes, driven by predation **B.** No, Lynx are just following population cycles of Hares **C.** Both A and B are good answers **Graph Analysis:** The graph illustrates the population cycles of lynx and hares from 1845 to 1935, as measured by the number of pelts (in thousands). - **Y-Axis:** Number of pelts in thousands - **X-Axis:** Year (spanning from 1845 to 1935) - The graph displays two lines: - **Hare (Bold Line):** Shows significant peaks approximately every 10 years, indicating population booms. - **Lynx (Thin Line):** Follows the hare pattern but with a slight lag, suggesting their population is influenced by the availability of hares. **Conclusion:** The observed data suggests a cyclical pattern where hare populations boom and bust, followed by corresponding changes in lynx populations. This relationship points to predation as a significant factor, as lynx numbers increase with abundant hare prey and decline when hare numbers fall. Both predation and the natural cycles of hare populations contribute to the phenomena observed.
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