Why is predation considered beneficial at the population level but harmful at the individual level?
What will be an ideal response?
Predation usually removes sick, aged, weak or least fit members of a population. The individual organisms that become prey are harmed, but overall the population benefits as stronger individuals live on.
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What will be an ideal response?
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