Owls begin migrating to an area to feed on a particular mouse species,but the mice have ingested a toxin (to owls)that begins to keep the owl population in check,which then causes the mouse population to increase,until more owls move into the area,and so on.This is an example of a
A)positive feedback system.
B)negative feedback system.
C)detritivore.
D)chemosynthesis.

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This scenario describes a negative feedback system, where the increase in the mouse population leads to an increase in the owl population, which then reduces the mouse population, creating a self-regulating cycle that maintains the balance between predator and prey populations.

Owls Begin Migrating to an Area to Feed on a Particular