On one oak tree, there were two types of caterpillar. All the caterpillars were eating the leaves. Answer the following questions. a) The number of gypsy moth caterpillars increased. What will happen to the number of orange-striped caterpillars? Explain your answer. b) There are no caterpillars on the oak tree in winter. Suggest a reason for this. Please i need this immediately. Also explain properly. Please do no copy from internet. I will also mark brainliest

Caterpillars are in a semi-hibernation phase

Explanation:

During winter caterpillars dehydrate themselves and generate a cryoprotectant that flows in their circulatory system (i.e., hemolymph) to avoid water freezing, thus preventing tissue damage. For example, Pyrrharctia Isabella (Lepidoptera, Erebidae), a caterpillar common in North America, can survive 1 week at −20°C. This condition is known as 'semi-hibernation' and it ends when the first temperate days arrive.