Match each element from a functional response model to its correct meaning.

-h

A) handling time
B) rate of prey availability
C) per capita availability of prey
D) prey abundance
E) searching time

Question

Match each element from a functional response model to its correct meaning.

-h

A) handling time
B) rate of prey availability
C) per capita availability of prey
D) prey abundance
E) searching time

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Handling time (h) refers to the time a predator spends capturing, subduing, and consuming a single prey item, which is a crucial component in functional response models as it influences the predator's feeding rate.

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