Fig. 5.1 depicts a raccoon, Procyon lotor. This species originates in North America. Four individuals were released in Germany in 1934. It is now believed that Germany has more than a million raccoons.
(a)[3]
Describe a way to estimate the size of a raccoon population in a town.
(b(i))[1]
Name the domain in which raccoons are placed.
(b(ii))[3]
Outline three characteristic features of organisms in this domain.
(c)[3]
Explain how raccoons could create difficulties for local biodiversity and for human health.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “mark–release–recapture technique” …