When modeling food webs scientists take into account: the number of species they contain,the connectance of the web and _____________
A) The number of predators in the web.
B) The number of producers in the web.
C) The average interaction strength between pairs of species.
D) None of the above

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In addition to the number of species and connectance, scientists also consider the average interaction strength between pairs of species when modeling food webs. This helps to understand how energy and nutrients flow through the ecosystem and the stability of the food web. The number of predators and producers may be important factors as well, but they do not encapsulate the full complexity of the food web.

When Modeling Food Webs Scientists Take into Account: the Number