Using the symbols +, −, and 0 to indicate interspecific species interactions, where the first symbol refers to the first organism mentioned, which interactions of the following would exist between a lion pride and African wild dogs, if the dogs are the lions' prey and are found to typically avoid areas with lions?
A) +/+
B) +/−
C) 0/0
D) −/−

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The correct interaction is +/− because the lions (first organism mentioned) benefit from preying on the African wild dogs (+), while the wild dogs suffer from being prey and avoiding areas with lions (−).

Using the Symbols +, −, and 0 to Indicate Interspecific