In a predator‒prey system functioning according to Lotka‒Volterra dynamics, an increase in the efficiency (b) by which prey biomass is converted into predator biomass should _______ the long-term average number of prey.
A) decrease
B) have no effect on
C) slightly increase
D) greatly increase

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An increase in the efficiency of converting prey biomass into predator biomass means predators can sustain themselves on fewer prey, leading to a decrease in the long-term average number of prey.

In a Predator‒prey System Functioning According to Lotka‒Volterra Dynamics, an Increase