Refer to the Graph Below Showing One of the Results

question 117

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph below showing one of the results from G.F.Gause's classic competition experiment on three species of Paramecium.P.caudatum feeds on floating bacteria; P.bursaria feeds on yeast cells. Which statement best describes the relationship between the two species?

• A) They are showing competitive exclusion.
• B) They are showing interference competition.
• C) They have reached the same carrying capacity.
• D) They are showing asymmetrical competition for food.
• E) They are able to coexist because they are not competing for food.

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