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A biologist claims that the island's foxes rely heavily on seabirds for food.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support the biologist's claim?

  1. A. Feathers and seabird bones made up most of the contents of fox droppings collected across the island.Correct
  2. B. The island has many seabirds.
  3. C. The foxes are smaller than mainland foxes.
  4. D. Foxes were introduced to the island in the 1800s.

Answer: A. Feathers and seabird bones made up most of the contents of fox droppings collected across the island.

Droppings full of seabird remains.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The island has many seabirds.
Availability is not consumption.
C. The foxes are smaller than mainland foxes.
Size says nothing about diet.
D. Foxes were introduced to the island in the 1800s.
History.

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