Predator-prey cyclesSpec 4.7.2.1
In a stable community the numbers of predators and prey rise and fall in cycles.
- Prey numbers are high, so there is plenty of food for the predators.
- Predator numbers rise as they eat more prey and breed.
- Prey numbers fall as more of them are eaten.
- With less food, predator numbers fall.
- Fewer predators means fewer prey are eaten, so prey numbers rise again.
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