During a one year study,researchers found no difference in treehopper populations in any of their control and experimental groups.What could they measure during the second year to gain information about why this might have occurred?
A)Measure the number of ant females.
B)Measure the relative sizes of the treehoppers.
C)Measure the relative abundance of jumping spiders.
D)Measure the success of treehoppers with a different ant species.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since there was no difference in treehopper populations in the control and experimental groups, it is possible that predation or competition could be affecting the populations. Therefore, measuring the relative abundance of jumping spiders (a common predator of treehoppers) could provide insight into why there was no difference observed in the first year.

During a One Year Study,researchers Found No Difference in Treehopper