Which Is an Example of Niche Complementarity

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of niche complementarity?

• A) Species of anemone fish associated with the same anemone tending to be found in different shore zones, while anemone fish living in the same zone tend to be associated with different anemone species.
• B) Two species of phytoplankton that coexist when resources are balanced.
• C) Three mongoose species that overlap and develop morphological variation in response to selection for smaller prey.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Undercounting

The act of recording less than the actual number or amount, often referring to the miscounting of populations in censuses or surveys.

Variable

A characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or counted and can vary from one entity or situation to another.

Knowledge

Information, understanding, or skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

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The recognized or accepted power or influence of individuals or institutions that have been vested with the right to govern or command.