Interactions between organisms and their environment impact the organism’s overall population. The jaguar Panthera onca is the largest cat in North America. It is found in areas across the Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is a carnivore that has powerful jaws and sharp teeth and preys on fish, turtles, and many smaller mammals. Which shows the relationship between the jaguar and turtles?
Answer
A
adaptation principle
B
competitive exclusion principle
C
niche principle
D
predator-prey relationship
Explanation
The jaguar hunts turtles for food, so the jaguar is the predator and the turtle is its prey. This is a predator-prey relationship, which is choice D. The other choices do not specifically describe one organism hunting and eating another.
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