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question 60

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
Suppose you are studying succession patterns in two species, species A and species B, both small aquatic organisms that colonize bare surfaces underwater. You replicated Sutherland's experiments in this new system by placing bare tiles underwater in predator-protected areas and areas with predators. You collect data on the percent of cover for each species, as shown in the figure.
- Without predation, which species is a better competitor?

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Opportunity Costs

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Worse Off

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Opportunity Cost

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