After the Introduction of the American Mink into Belarus, the Native

question 105

Multiple Choice

After the introduction of the American mink into Belarus, the native European mink became larger, and the American mink gradually decreased in size. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this observation?

• A) Antagonistic interactions
• B) Interference competition
• C) Character displacement
• D) Guild formation
• E) Batesian mimicry

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