Select which of the following choices are correct.
A) Predator populations can be impacted by other predators
B) When predator numbers increase there is often a density dependent negative impact on the predator species
C) The lynx and hare population cycles are easily explained by Lotka Volterra models
D) Parasites rarely interfere with one another

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A is correct as predator populations can be impacted by competition with other predators for prey, as well as predation on each other. 
B is correct as an increase in predator numbers can lead to increased competition for resources, crowding, and disease transmission, which can have a negative impact on the population. 
C is incorrect as the lynx and hare population cycles have many factors at play and are not easily explained by Lotka Volterra models alone. 
D is incorrect as parasites often compete for host resources and can interfere with each other's survival and reproduction.

Select Which of the Following Choices Are Correct