APFIVE Invasive Species and r/K Selection
Following its introduction to Guam, the invasive brown tree snake devastated native bird populations but had a minimal impact on local rodent populations. Which of the following offers the most scientifically sound explanation for this differential impact?
A
Rodents evolved resistance to the snake’s venom
B
Birds were more visible prey items than rodents
C
Birds exhibited K-selection traits while rodents exhibited r-selection
D
The snake preferred the taste of birds over rodents
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