In Experiments with Competitive Barnacle Species Distributed Along Upper and Lower

question 64

Multiple Choice

In experiments with competitive barnacle species distributed along upper and lower intertidal zones, researchers found a trade-off between ability to _____ and ability to _____.

• A) compete; colonize
• B) compete; tolerate desiccation
• C) compete; tolerate strong tides
• D) tolerate harsh dry conditions; colonize deeper water

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