Many predator-prey relationships do not result in the complete elimination of the prey because
A)predators cannot catch all of the healthy adults.
B)the predator population is limited by the availability of territorial space.
C)the prey do not provide enough nutrition.
D)the prey populations are always far below carrying capacity.

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Predators may not be able to catch all healthy adults of the prey species, allowing some individuals to survive and potentially reproduce. Additionally, predators may target specific individuals or prey species, leaving other populations relatively untouched. This can lead to a cyclical relationship between predator and prey populations, rather than complete elimination.

Many Predator-Prey Relationships Do Not Result in the Complete Elimination