Interactions between organisms and their environment impact the organism’s overall population. The jaguar Panthera onca is the largest cat in North America. It is found in areas across the Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is a carnivore that has powerful jaws and sharp teeth and preys on fish, turtles, and many smaller mammals. Which shows the relationship between the jaguar and turtles?
Answer
A
competitive exclusion principle
B
niche principle
C
predator-prey relationship
D
adaptation principle
Explanation
The jaguar hunts and eats turtles, so the jaguar is the predator and the turtle is its prey. This is a predator-prey relationship. The other choices describe ecological ideas that do not specifically name a hunter eating another organism.
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