Question

Why does a predator actually help the species of it's prey?

Answer 1

the less advantageous genes will get eaten first,

Answer 2

Can you explain I dont undersatnd

Answer 3

ok so a population has a genetic pool, there is some variation within a species
for example a population of antelope might have some antelope with medium sized legs and some with large legs,

Answer 4

Unkle are you a teacher? Your good in math too :P

Answer 5

if cheaters are preying on the antelope then they will most likely the one with the medium legs because they are easier to catch

Answer 6

Yeah I know but how does it help? Do you mean over time it will eliminate the bad genes?

Answer 7

most likley eat*

Answer 8

This removes the medium legs antelope from the genetic pool,
pushing the species as a whole towards longer legs

Answer 9

AW I see.

Answer 10

Medal :D

Answer 11

the cheaters will still eat the shorts legged antelope and the longest legged antelope will survive to reproduce

Answer 12

I not a teacher i am a student

Answer 13

Where do you go?

Answer 14

I study at the University of Wollongong, Australia

Answer 15

Lol wollongong :P

Answer 16

I know someone from Ausie. I like the girls from Ausie as well :P

Answer 17

where about are you/

Answer 18

Florida! USA!

Answer 19

We are stupid and less developed here :D

Answer 20

ah cool, do you have armadillos and alligators?

Answer 21

Yeah, but I have a cat :D

Answer 22

i have two cats and my real name is felix
There is a favorite TV show of mine called Dexter which is set in Miami

Answer 23

I loved Dextar they stoped the new series though. And doesnt the root FEL come from FELINE which means Cat?

Answer 24

that might be tru, also felix the cat is a cartoon

Answer 25

AW yes I remember that show. American stuff really doesn't circulate down there huh?

Answer 26

i have to get going ,
see ya later

Answer 27

bye

Answer 28

Matt