Tilman's Experiments of the Resource Ratio Hypothesis with Two Species

question 64

Multiple Choice

Tilman's experiments of the resource ratio hypothesis with two species of diatoms showed that the species could coexist

• A) when the ratio of silica to phosphorus was very low.
• B) when the ratio of silica to phosphorus was at an intermediate level.
• C) when the ratio of silica to phosphorus was very high.
• D) under all ratios of silica to phosphorus.

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