Under the marginal value theorem,when patch quality is equal,what other factor is expected to influence the time a predator spends foraging in a patch?
A)handling time of prey
B)time spent traveling to the patch
C)patch size
D)prey density

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The marginal value theorem suggests that when patch quality is equal, the time a predator spends in a patch is influenced by the time spent traveling to the patch. Longer travel times encourage predators to spend more time foraging in a patch to maximize energy gain relative to travel cost.

Under the Marginal Value Theorem,when Patch Quality Is Equal,what Other