Which of the Following Would Be the Best Experiment for an Ecologist

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best experiment for an ecologist to conduct to test whether a species is occupying all of its fundamental niche or only a portion of it?

• A) Study the temperature range and humidity requirements of the species.
• B) Observe if the species expands its range after the removal of a competitor.
• C) Measure the change in reproductive success when the species is subjected to environmental stress.
• D) Observe if the niche size changes after the introduction of a similar non-native species.

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Boot

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