What is One Reason That Predators May No Have a Significant

Question

What is one reason that predators may no have a significant impact on prey populations as a whole?
A) Predator populations are usually less abundant than prey populations
B) Prey populations are usually less abundant than predator populations
C) Predators typically feed on individuals that currently make little to no reproductive contribution to the prey population
D) Predators typically feed on reproductively active females

Accepted Answer

Predators often target weakened or sick individuals, or those that are too young or too old to reproduce, which makes minimal impact on the overall reproductive success of the prey population. This is known as selective predation.