When Two Appalachian Salamander Species Occur in Separate Habitats, They

question 32

Multiple Choice

When two Appalachian salamander species occur in separate habitats, they have the same morphological characteristics.However, when they occur in the same habitat, one species has a faster-closing jaw, which enables it to feed on larger prey.The other has a slower, stronger jaw that accommodates smaller prey.This situation represents a form of _______, which has led to _______.

• A) intraspecific competition; character displacement
• B) interspecific competition; character displacement
• C) exploitation competition; resource limitation
• D) exploitation competition; competitive exclusion
• E) interference competition; competitive exclusion

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