Test: ACT Science

A biologist wanted to do an experiment involving two species of large cat (species A and species B) around a potential new food source.

He isolated the populations of each cat in a location that closely approximated their natural environment, except this potential new food source was the only food source available to them. 

Experiment 1:

When species A was left alone with the new food source, their numbers decreased rapidly until none were left.

Experiment 2:

When species B was left alone with the new food source, their numbers increased and the species flourished.

Experiment 3:

When an equal number of species A and B were placed with the new food source, both species maintained relatively constant numbers.

32.

Which of the following is a valid conclusion about species B?

The potential new food source is a valid food source for species B

Species B has a short life span

Species B are herbivores

Species B didn't like the new food source at first, but gradually adapted to it

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