Choose the correct set of statements related to predation.
A. It is detrimental to both species.
B. It is a conduit for energy transfer in a food chain.
C. It maintains species diversity by reducing interspecific competition among prey species.
D. Herbivores, in a broad ecological context, are very different from predators.
E. Chemical methods adopted in pest control are based on predation.

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A, B only

B, C only

A, C only

D, E only

answer is C.

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Predation:

A. It is not detrimental to both species. It is beneficial for the predator.
B. It is a conduit for energy transfer in the food chain.
C. It maintains species diversity by reducing interspecific competition among prey species.
D. Herbivores, in a broad ecological context, are not very different from predators. Herbivores are plant predators.
E. Biological methods adopted in pest control are based on predation.

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