A person graphing data would put what information on the X-axis? Group of answer choices

The designer's preference

Independent variable

Dependent variable

The smallest numbers

Individuals do not compete directly for resources, but are prey for the same predator

The hematodinium parasite becomes less of a problem for the blue crab when the crab is very young. fishing is thriving in the region. the crab moves to less salty water. a significant percentage of the population is impacted.

Which statement describes the punctuated equilibrium theory?