Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 9IMT
Summary Introduction

To identify:

The theme that relates to the following statement, “The lynx is one of the main predators of the snowshoe hare in the far northern forest of Canada and Alaska. About every ten years, both lynx and hare populations show a rapid increase followed by a sharp decline”.

Introduction:

Lynx belongs to the phylum chordates. Lynx is the small wild cat found in different regions of the North America (Canada and Alaska). Lynx belongs to the family Felidae (cats) and subfamily Felinae (small cats).

Hare also belongs to the phylum chordates. It is a herbivores found in the regions of the North America, they belongs to the Laporidae family. The species which is found in the Canada and Alaska forests is the Lepus Americanus (snowshoe hare).

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