The environmental stress hypothesis suggests predation causes the highest levels of mortality under __________ environmental stress.

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The environmental stress hypothesis suggests that predation causes the highest levels of mortality under low environmental stress because in such conditions, prey populations can grow, making them more visible and accessible to predators. In contrast, high environmental stress can directly limit prey populations, reducing the opportunities for predation.

The Environmental Stress Hypothesis Suggests Predation Causes the Highest Levels