Which of the Following Statements About Damselfish on Jamaican Reefs

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about damselfish on Jamaican reefs is false?

• A) Damselfish engage in both intraspecific and interspecific competition.
• B) Damselfish compete for territories they use for feeding.
• C) Damselfish attack intruders threatening their young.
• D) Damselfish without territories die.
• E) Competition in damselfish is "interference" competition.

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