Question

a mountain lion population recently experienced a drop in population size. which of the following would best describe the limiting factor that is involved? a change occurred in the genetic variability. the deer population experienced a rapid decline due to a parasite. mountain lion hunting experienced an increase in restrictions. the population of trichinella, a parasite, experienced a decline.

Explanation:

A decline in mountain lion population size can lead to changes in genetic variability. When population size drops, genetic diversity may be reduced due to factors like genetic drift and in - breeding. The other options about the parasite population decline and mountain lion hunting restrictions are not directly related to the genetic variability change in mountain lions.

Answer:

A change occurred in the genetic variability.