Which of the following species is characterized by a boom-or-bust cycle?
A) whales
B) Paramecium
C) reindeer
D) lemmings
E) humans

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Lemmings are known for their cyclical population fluctuations. There are periods when their population reaches extremely high densities, followed by crashes in the population size. This is believed to be caused by a combination of factors, including predation, resource availability, and inbreeding.

Which of the Following Species Is Characterized by a Boom-Or-Bust