Gause's "Competitive Exclusion Principle" States That

question 3

Multiple Choice

Gause's "competitive exclusion principle" states that

• A) when two species occur together, competition is always prevented by some behavioral adjustment.
• B) no two species can coexist indefinitely.
• C) no two competing species can coexist indefinitely.
• D) no two species with identical niches can coexist indefinitely.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Undesirable Consequence

Negative outcomes or punishments associated with a specific action or behavior, which function to decrease the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of a person or object in response to external or internal stimuli.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used to encourage desired behavior by offering rewards or incentives when the behavior is demonstrated.

Approval

The act of accepting or endorsing something as meeting a required standard or condition.