Which of the following is a positive numerical response made by a predator in response to an increase in prey density?
A)decrease in predator mortality rate
B)increase in predator survival rate
C)immigration of predators to an area of high prey density
D)decrease in predator reproduction rate

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An increase in prey density would likely attract predators to the area in search of food, resulting in immigration of predators to the area of high prey density. Decrease in predator mortality rate, increase in predator survival rate, and decrease in predator reproduction rate are all negative responses to an increase in prey density.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Numerical Response Made