1. In this question, circle the best answer within theparentheses. FR = functional response.
a. Compare search time: FR 1(> / = / <) FR 3.
b. Compare handling time: FR 1 (> / = / <) FR 2.
c. Which portion of the type 2 functional response isinfluencedby search time (low prey density/ high prey density), and handlingtime (low prey density / high prey density)?
2. One mechanism suggested to maintain biodiversity is that aspecies has relatively high performance when it is rare (regardlessof environmental factors). Which functional responsewould helpmaintain biodiversity in this way? _________
3. For animals, tradeoffs may exist between foraging andpredator avoidance, because time spent being vigilant againstpredators is time lost from feeding. Based on the principle ofallocation, and considering ways that plants avoid herbivores,describe a tradeoff for plants.
