Populations of Two Coexisting Species Are Both Tertiary Consumers in a Community

question 44

Multiple Choice

Populations of two coexisting species are both tertiary consumers in a community. What relationship may exist between these two organisms?

• A)predation
• B)mutualism
• C)competition
• D)succession

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to enter and exit the market, and no economic forces are pushing for change.

Efficient Scale

The level of production at which a company or industry can produce its products at the lowest average cost, optimizing resource use.

Identical Costs

Costs that are the same in amount or value, often referring to uniform expenses across different units or operations.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity produced, representing the average cost of producing each unit of output.