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:

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Neuroticism

A characteristic defining a person who frequently experiences feelings of emotional unpredictability, restlessness, irritability, apprehension, and melancholy.

Maturity Principle

The theory that individuals tend to become more emotionally stable and socially mature as they age.

Reciprocal Determinism

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