Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Principle

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the principle of competitive exclusion?

• A) The random distribution of one competing species will have a positive impact on the population growth of the other competing species.
• B) If two species have the same fundamental niche, one will exclude the other competing species.
• C) Even a slight reproductive advantage will eventually lead to the elimination of the less well adapted of two competing species.
• D) Natural selection tends to increase competition between related species.

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Definitions:

Liquidated Damages

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Reasonably Related

A connection or relevance between two or more things that is fair, sensible, or logical.

Compensatory Damages

Monetary awards given to a plaintiff to compensate for loss, damage, or injury suffered due to another's breach of duty or negligence.

Implied Warranty

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