If a New Species of Squirrel Is Introduced to a Habitat

question 30

Short Answer

If a new species of squirrel is introduced to a habitat which already has a squirrel occupying the required niche of the introduced squirrel, what will probably happen to one of the species?

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Definitions:

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the thigh that forms part of the hamstrings, involved in knee flexion and hip extension.

Vastus Intermedius

is a muscle located in the thigh, lying deep to the rectus femoris and part of the quadriceps muscle group.

Rectus Femoris

A muscle in the quadriceps that extends the knee and helps in hip flexion.

Extensor Pollicis Brevis

A muscle in the forearm that extends the thumb.