The blazing star borer moth and the blazing star plant form a relationship. The adult moth lays eggs at the base of the blazing star plant. After the eggs hatch, the larva bore into the blazing star plant and eat it. The
predators of the moth include mice, skunks, and woodpeckers. What claim is most likely true about
population data for these organisms?
a. The population of skunks would decrease when the population of moths increases.
b. The population of blazing star plants would increase when the moth population increases.
c. The population of moths would increase when the population of blazing star plants increases.
d. The population of mice would decrease when the population of woodpeckers decreases.
Highlight the correct answer and explain why you chose that