Prey, such as lemmings, may have a density-dependent effect on predator populations, such as those of the snowy owl, by enabling the predator to increase the number of its offspring at high prey densities. True or False?

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When prey populations are dense, predators are more likely to have access to prey and can thus sustain reproduction and increase their offspring numbers.

Prey, Such as Lemmings, May Have a Density-Dependent Effect on Predator