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Why would it be in the best interes of the myxoma virus to reduce its impact on rabbit population?
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What impact will an increase in mouse food have on the mouse and rabbit populations?
rabbit population will decrease while the mice population will increase
What disease was introduced to control rabbits in the 1950's?
Myxomatosis (sometimes shortened to "myxi" or "myxo") is a disease which affects rabbits. It is caused by the Myxoma virus. First observed in Uruguay in the late 1800s. It was introduced illegally to Egypt in 1842 and as a result spread to the rest of Africa. It was deliberately introduced into Australia in 1950 in an attempt to control rabbit infestation and population there; see rabbits in Australia. It was also deliberately introduced in the UK to try and reduce the rabbit population after World War II.
What is the rabbit population in Australia?
The rabbit population in Australia is in the low thousands. Authorities in Australia are working to reduce this population as best they can.
How would you explain how natural selection affects the European rabbit exposed to the myxoma virus?
The rabbits with the traits to overcome the virus will live and be resistant to the virus. The rabbits who lack the traits needed to overcome the virus will die.
What is this true or false A disease that wiped out the rabbit population in and environment would affect the coyote population in the same environment?
True. If a disease significantly reduced the rabbit population, it would also impact the coyote population in the same environment, as coyotes rely on rabbits as a food source. With fewer rabbits available, the coyote population would likely suffer from decreased food supply, potentially leading to a decline in their population as well.
Jeff is conducting a science experiment with a 3 rabbit population every month the rabbit population doubles how many rabbits will he have after 5 months?
If Jeff is conducting a science experiment with a 3 rabbit population and the rabbit population doubles every month, Jeff will have 56 rabbits. That's a lot of rabbits.
What impact do ferrets have on New Zealands flora and fauna?
Ferrets are considered pests in New Zealand, because they were introduced in the wild to control the rabbit population. They predate on native wildlife
What is the population name of rabbit?
Rabbits
Are rabbits becoming endangered?
It is unlikely that wild rabbits would become endangered. They are prolific breeders and, despite the introduction of the disease, Myxomatosis, caused by the myxoma virus, I see little rabbit reduction in the farm fields surrounding my Lancashire village home.,
How do rabbits Impact and society?
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Impact rabbit Australian ecosystem?
Everything is a real mess now.
How do you think a period of cold spring will affect the rabbit population?
The rabbit population will be reduced if there is a cold spring, because the rabbits won't be as active, and the food supply will be reduced. However, the activity of predators will also be reduced; so this factor will mitigate the reduction in the rabbit population somewhat.
