Question

the graph shows the population densities of two species over time. based on the graph, what is the best description of the relationship between the two species? species 1 is a competitor of species 2. species 1 is a parasite to species 2. species 1 is the prey of species 2. species 1 is the predator of species 2.

Explanation:

In predator - prey relationships, the population of the prey typically peaks before the predator population. When the prey population increases, there is more food for the predators, so the predator population starts to grow. As the predator population grows, they consume more prey, causing the prey population to decline. Then, due to less food availability, the predator population also declines. This creates a cyclical pattern as seen in the graph.

Answer:

Species 1 is the prey of species 2.