A P. bursaria cell that has lost its zoochlorellae is said to be aposymbiotic. It might be able to replenish its contingent of zoochlorellae by ingesting them without subsequently digesting them. Which of the following situations would be most favourable to the reestablishment of resident zoochlorellae, assuming compatible Chlorella are present in P. bursaria's habitat?

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Abundant light and abundant bacterial prey would provide the necessary conditions for both photosynthesis by the zoochlorellae and nutrition for the P. bursaria, facilitating the reestablishment of the symbiotic relationship.

A P Bursaria Cell That Has Lost Its Zoochlorellae Is Said