Population X and Y live in the same area. The size of population X increases over time. As a direct result, the size of population
Y decreases
Which is most likely the limiting factor of population Y?
Individuals of population X are predators
O Individuals of population X are prey
Individuals of population Y caught and spread a disease.
Individuals of population Y lost their shelters after a flood

I believe the answer is that individuals of population x are predators.

A

Explanation:

Individuals from population x are predetors

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

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