Four of the five answers are traits possessed by an ideal biological control agent. Select the exception.
A)It targets only one specific host species.
B)It has a population growth rate comparable to the host's.
C)It attacks a wide variety of hosts, including nontarget species.
D)It has offspring that disperse widely.
E)It is the host's natural enemy.

Question

​Four of the five answers are traits possessed by an ideal biological control agent. Select the exception.
A)​It targets only one specific host species.
B)​It has a population growth rate comparable to the host's.
C)​It attacks a wide variety of hosts, including nontarget species.
D)​It has offspring that disperse widely.
E)​It is the host's natural enemy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Biological control agents should not attack nontarget species, as this can lead to unintended consequences such as disrupting ecosystems or causing new pest problems. Therefore, trait C is not desirable in an ideal biological control agent. Traits A, B, D, and E would all be desirable, as they help ensure that the agent effectively controls the target pest without causing harm to other species or disrupting the natural balance of the ecosystem.

​Four of the Five Answers Are Traits Possessed by an Ideal

Four of the Five Answers Are Traits Possessed by an Ideal