Which of the Following Is Not Included in the List

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not included in the list of criteria that Taper and Case believe must be met to build a definitive case for character displacement?

• A) Morphological differences between a pair of sympatric species are statistically greater than the differences between allopatric populations of the same species.
• B) The observed differences between sympatric and allopatric populations have a genetic basis.
• C) Variation in the character must have a known effect on the use of resources.
• D) There must be demonstrated competition for the resource under question and competition must be directly correlated with similarity in the character.
• E) All of the choices are included in the list of criteria that must be met to build a definitive case for character displacement.

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Definitions:

Boreal Forests

Coniferous forest regions located in the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by their adaptation to cold climates and significant contributions to Earth's carbon cycle.

Coniferous Trees

Trees that bear cones and evergreen needle-like or scale-like leaves, including pines, spruces, and firs.

Fertile Soil

Soil rich in nutrients and organic matter, capable of supporting vigorous plant growth.

Temperate Grasslands

Ecosystems characterized by vast open areas with relatively few trees, experiencing moderate rainfall and seasonal temperature variations, often used for grazing and agriculture.