Which of the Following Would Be Considered an Example of Competition

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered an example of competition?

• A) Some species of crabs decorate their shells with sea anemones and other corals. These "decorations" help camouflage the crab and the movement of the crab from one area to the next exposes the corals and anemones to different sources of food.
• B) Some spiders do not build webs, but live in the web of another species. When a prey item is caught in the web, the non-web building spider will sneak in and steal the prey.
• C) A praying mantis hunting and eating a fly is an example.
• D) The longest tapeworm removed from a human was approximately 11 meters long. Tapeworms do not have a digestive system, but obtains all of their nutrients from the host.
• E) Pseudoscorpions are small, harmless arachnids. To move from one place to another, they will sometimes latch onto the legs of flies and thus be carried long distances that they would not readily be able to traverse.

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Definitions:

Stressed

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Politicking Strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve political objectives, often through maneuvering and strategic positioning.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive.

Bargaining

A negotiation process between two or more parties aimed at reaching a mutually beneficial agreement or resolving a dispute.