In Thomas Park's Experiments with Tribolium Beetles, Which of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

In Thomas Park's experiments with Tribolium beetles, which of the following was true?

• A) T. confusum and T. castaneum had identical niches.
• B) T. confusum and T. castaneum always coexisted when cultured together.
• C) T. confusum and T. castaneum never coexisted when cultured together.
• D) T. confusum and T. castaneum could coexist under some environmental conditions, but not all.
• E) T. confusum and T. castaneum proved to be unsuitable species for laboratory experimentation.

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