When considering a predator-prey cycle: Oa drop in predators results in a drop in prey Oa drop in prey results in a drop in predators an increase in predators results in a increase in prey none are correct

When considering a predator-prey cycle: Oa drop in predators results in a drop in prey Oa drop in prey results in a drop in predators an increase in predators results in a increase in prey none are correct

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