Which Type of Species Interaction Is Least Likely to Lead

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which type of species interaction is least likely to lead to a local extinction of at least one of the species involved?

• A) Competition
• B) Consumer-resource where the consumer is a parasite
• C) Consumer-resource where the consumer is a predator
• D) Consumer-resource where the consumer is an herbivore
• E) Mutualism

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of goods or services available matches the amount requested at the market price.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total benefits to society from the trade of goods or services.

Equilibrium

A state of balance where demand equals supply in a market, leading to a stable price.