In the summer of 1980, an infestation of gypsy moths hit New England. The
following spring, their eggs hatched and the young gypsy moth caterpillars
began feeding. Within 72 hours, forest habitats were stripped completely
bare of leaves by the caterpillars. With no additional food available, the
gypsy moth population is most likely to - *

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Continue to rise dramatically
Stabilize at this end
Increase slowly
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Drop sharply