Which of the following is correct in a predator-prey cycle?

A decline in the numbers of predators causes a decline in the number of prey

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A decline in the numbers of prey causes a decline in the number of predators

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An increase in the number of predators triggers an increase in the numbers of prey

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All of the above are correct, causing an up-and-down cycle for each animal

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The correct option is B A decline in the numbers of prey causes a decline in the number of predators
The predators and prey have an interdependent relationship. Predation is very important to manage and maintain the ecological balance of nature.
If the prey species decline the predators' ave thing to feed on and as a result of which the number of the predators also decline.

So, the correct option is 'A decline in the numbers of prey causes a decline in the number of predators'

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