Of the following species, which is most likely to exhibit a stable limit cycle or dampened oscillations?

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The species in option C is likely to exhibit dampened oscillations or a stable limit cycle because of its dependence on limited juvenile food resources. This could lead to fluctuations in adult fecundity and survival, which could create cyclical fluctuations in population size. The other options are less likely to exhibit limit cycles or oscillations because they do not involve cyclical dependencies or feedback loops.

Of the Following Species, Which Is Most Likely to Exhibit