Suppose that individuals of a particular strain of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, reproduces rapidly and uses up its food supply quickly, resulting in a population explosion and rapid die-off within its laboratory container. This phenomenon can be considered evidence that
A) nature requires a balance that must be maintained.
B) all species are interconnected and interact with each other.
C) all species are dependent on the non-living environment.
D) a change in one aspect of a life cycle can alter other parts.

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The rapid reproduction and subsequent die-off of the fruit flies demonstrate their dependence on the non-living environment, specifically their food supply.

Suppose That Individuals of a Particular Strain of the Fruit