Two Species of Closely Related Squirrels Both Feed on Acorns

question 111

Multiple Choice

Two species of closely related squirrels both feed on acorns produced by oak trees.One species feed exclusively near the top of the tree and the other feeds exclusively towards the bottom of the tree.This is an example of

• A) competitive exclusion.
• B) resource partitioning.
• C) mutualism.
• D) commensalism.
• E) mimicry.

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Definitions:

Metaphase

A stage of cell division where chromosomes align themselves at the equator of the cell before being separated into each of the two daughter cells.

Telophase

The final phase of cell division, where the chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell and two nuclei are formed.

Prophase

The first stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis where chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope breaks down.

Nucleolus

A small dense region within the nucleus of a cell, involved in the production and assembly of ribosomes.