Which Combination of Attributes of a Community Should Result in the Lowest

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which combination of attributes of a community should result in the lowest species richness?

• A) High specialization of species across a broad resource spectrum
• B) Low specialization of species across a narrow resource spectrum
• C) Low specialization of species across a broad resource spectrum
• D) High specialization of species across a narrow resource spectrum

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Definitions:

Sister Groups

Groups of organisms that share an immediate common ancestor, and therefore are each other's closest relatives.

Phenotype

An individual’s observable traits.

Directional Selection

A mode of natural selection where individuals with traits on one end of the spectrum are more likely to survive and reproduce, causing a shift in the population's genetic makeup.

Tree-Dwelling Frog

Amphibians that spend a significant portion of their lives in trees, exhibiting adaptations such as suction cup-like toe pads to aid in climbing.