Question 19

(Multiple Choice)

In 1944,a researcher observes 710 ithomiine butterflies in a lek in a Central American rainforest.In 1945,1946,and 1947,the same researcher observed 722,711,744,and 702 individuals in a lek at the same location.In 2012,a different researcher revisited the same location and observed 694 ithomiine butterflies in the lek.What can you say about the stability of these ithomiine butterflies?


A) Nothing has really changed from 1944 to 2012.
B) The population has not fluctuated through time.
C) The population has experienced a steady decline.
D) None of the above.

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