In the Diagram Below, Each Circle Represents the Niche of Each

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the diagram below, each circle represents the niche of each species.

-Suppose the overlapping area gradually becomes much larger. What is most likely happening?

• A) Amensalism
• B) Parasitism of species A on species B
• C) Competitive exclusion principle
• D) Commensalism
• E) Predation of species B by species A

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profit that is held back and not distributed to shareholders as dividends, usually used for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debt.

Depreciation Expense

Spreading out the price of a tangible resource over the period it remains useful.

Common Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's equity that is attributable to common stock owners, reflecting their residual interest in the company's assets after liabilities are deducted.

Net Income

The amount of profit a company holds onto after all expenditures and taxes have been taken out of its revenue.