The hypothesis that closely matches the data provided is:
A. spiders are the top predators on all islands.
B. herbivorous insects survive best on islands where spiders and centipedes live.
C. herbivorous insects and spider populations are decreased by centipedes.
D. herbivorous insects feed on spiders and centipedes.
C. herbivorous insects and spider populations are decreased by centipedes.
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