Question

    What is the term used to describe the average density of

    a pest population around which it fluctuates due to biotic and abiotic factors in the absence of permanent environmental changes?
    A Economic injury level (EIL) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Damage boundary (DB) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C General equilibrium position (GEP) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pest epidemic threshold (PET) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Economic threshold level (ETL) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The correct answer is C. General equilibrium position (GEP) refers to the average density of a pest population over time around which it tends to fluctuate in the absence of significant environmental changes.

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