Which of the following affect(s) predator-prey interactions?
A)prey reproductive rate
B)presence of an alternative predator or prey species
C)predator response to prey density
D)predator reproductive rate
E)all of these

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All of these factors can affect predator-prey interactions. The reproductive rate of the prey species can impact the availability of individuals for predation. The presence of alternative predators or prey can change the dynamics of the ecosystem and alter the behavior of the original predator-prey relationship. Predator response to prey density can determine how successful the predator is at capturing prey, which in turn can impact the size of the prey population. Finally, the reproductive rate of the predator can impact how many individuals are available for predation and thus impact the prey population.

Which of the Following Affect(s) Predator-Prey Interactions