Question

what type of growth pattern is seen in the graph of lynx (predator) and hare (prey) population changes? an irruptive pattern a cyclical growth pattern a logistic pattern a declining pattern

Explanation:

In predator - prey relationships like lynx and hare, the populations of predator and prey fluctuate in a repeating cycle. As the prey population increases, the predator population has more food and also increases. Then, the increased predator population preys on more of the prey, causing the prey population to decline, which in turn causes the predator population to decline due to lack of food. This results in a cyclical growth pattern.

Answer:

B. a cyclical growth pattern