Which Research Methods Were Used by Both Redouan Bshary and Caroline

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Multiple Choice

Which research methods were used by both Redouan Bshary and Caroline Christian in their studies of mutualistic keystone species? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Experimental removal and addition of organisms
• B) Natural removal and addition of organisms
• C) Counting and identification of organisms
• D) Comparison of different spatial areas
• E) Median change in species richness

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Definitions:

Island Biogeography

The study of the species composition and species richness on islands, focusing on the size of the island and its distance from the mainland.

Immigration

Movement of individuals into a population.

Successional Change

The gradual process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, following disturbance or the establishment of new habitats.

Pioneer Species

The first species to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, starting a chain of ecological succession.