If Two Species Are Close Competitors, and One Species Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

If two species are close competitors, and one species is experimentally removed from the community, the remaining species would be expected to ________.

• A) change its fundamental niche
• B) decline in abundance
• C) become the target of specialized parasites
• D) expand its realized niche

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Definitions:

Replicable

Capable of being repeated or duplicated under similar conditions, allowing for verification of results.

Perfect Objectivity

An ideal state of being unbiased and impartial, free from personal feelings or opinions.

Paradigm Shift

A fundamental change in the basic concepts and experimental practices of a scientific discipline or other professional practice.

Fully Completed

Finished entirely, with all necessary parts or steps having been carried out.