In a Type II Functional Response

Question

In a Type II functional response,
A) at very high prey density consumption is limited by handling time.
B) at low prey density consumption increases because search time is small.
C) as search time increases consumption also increases.
D) as handling time decreases consumption also decreases.
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

In a Type II functional response, consumption rate increases with prey density but eventually levels off due to the limitation imposed by handling time, which is the time required to capture, subdue, and consume the prey.