An Ecological Community Has Existed for a Long Time, Operating

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Multiple Choice

An ecological community has existed for a long time, operating in ways that conform with the lottery (neutral) model.Individuals of different species have obtained resources randomly, by being in the "right place at the right time." A new animal species immigrates into the community.This species is a predator and (compared with others in the community) is aggressive at seeking out prey.How is this new species likely to affect community function?

• A) There will be little change; the new species will fit in but maintain its own characteristics.
• B) There will be little change; the new species will adapt and obtain resources randomly.
• C) The new species will outcompete other predators; the community will no longer operate as the neutral model does.
• D) The new species will outcompete other predators, but the rest of the community will remain unaffected.
• E) The new species will be unable to fit into the established community and will quickly die out.

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