Two Bird Species Compete in the Forest for the Same

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two bird species compete in the forest for the same seeds.If α = 0.75 and β = 0.25,then (assuming the same carrying capacity for both)

• A)the rate of seed consumption is the same for both species.
• B)the environment can supply both species since the sum of competition coefficients equals 1.
• C)species 1 "wins" and will outcompete species 2.
• D)species 2 "wins" and will outcompete species 1.

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