Question 41
Ecological AssociationsWhich of the following activities constitutes biological control?
- A.A small bony fish transported on the back of a shark
- B.Adding manure to crops in a garden
- C.Tilapia feeding on the larvae and pupae of mosquito
- D.A vulture feeding on the carcass of a goat.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Tilapia feeding on the larvae and pupae of mosquito)
Explanation
Using a living predator such as tilapia to reduce mosquito numbers is biological control.