-Based on the central-place foraging theory and the nearby figure, identify the optimal number of prey for a forager to catch. In the figure the orange line indicates the optimal rate of prey capture.

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The central-place foraging theory suggests that a forager should maximize its rate of energy intake. The figure indicates that capturing 8 prey aligns with the optimal rate of prey capture, as shown by the orange line.

-Based on the Central-Place Foraging Theory and the Nearby Figure