Interactions between organisms and their environment impact the organism's overall population. The jaguar Panthera onca is the largest cat in North America. It is found in areas across the Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is a carnivore that has powerful jaws and sharp teeth and preys on fish, turtles, tapirs, and many smaller mammals. Which shows the relationship between the jaguar and turtles?

adaptation principle

competitive exclusion principle

niche principle

predator-prey relationship

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Catalina Brandt

9 August, 01:58

Interactions between organisms and their environment impact the organism's overall population. The jaguar Panthera onca is the largest cat in North America. It is found in areas across the Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is a carnivore that has powerful jaws and sharp teeth and preys on fish, turtles, tapirs, and many smaller mammals. Which shows the relationship between the jaguar and turtles?

adaptation principle

competitive exclusion principle

niche principle

predator-prey relationship

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Lisa Collins · Answer 1

The correct answer is "predator-prey relationship". The text clearly states that the jaguar Panthera onca preys on turtles (amongst other creatures). As no further information about the type of turtles is given, it can be assumed that the relationship between the jaguar and turtles is predator-prey. The jaguar is the predator, the turtle is the prey. Predators are always carnivores.