Question

in a particular woodland community, two species of rodents coexist: mice and chipmunks. Both species compete for the same kinds of seeds and nuts. a species of owl that also lives in this woodland community preys on both rodent species. The population sizes of all three species remained fairly constant until several years ago, when the introduction of a parasite dramatically reduced the owl population.the owl population remained low for the next few years as a result.following the initial reduction in the owl population, there was a dramatic increase in the mouse population and a dramatic

Answer 1

decrease in the chipmunk population. Based on these observations,describe the role of the owl in this community and discuss the interspecific competition between chipmunks and mice.