In the Lotka‒Volterra predator‒prey model, an increase in the capture efficiency (a) should lead to _______ in the long-term average number of predators and _______ in the long-term average number of prey.
A) an increase; a decrease
B) an increase; no change
C) a decrease; a decrease
D) no change; no change

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An increase in capture efficiency means predators are more effective at catching prey, leading to a decrease in prey population. With less prey available, the predator population will also decrease in the long term.

In the Lotka‒Volterra Predator‒prey Model, an Increase in the Capture