Which Statement Correctly Interprets the Graph

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly interprets the graph?

• A)Paramecium caudatum drives Paramecium aurelia to near extinction.
• B)Paramecium aurelia drives Paramecium caudatum to near extinction.
• C)Paramecium caudatum and Paramecium aurelia are able to compete for the same resource and their population densities are not affected.
• D)Paramecium caudatum and Paramecium aurelia are unable to exist and both populations go extinct after 24 days.

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