Similar Species Occupying Slightly Different Niches in the Same Community

question 9

Multiple Choice

Similar species occupying slightly different niches in the same community is shown by

• A)the presence of carp in polluted waters in the United States.
• B)fluctuation of the snowshoe hare and lynx populations in Canada.
• C)competition between two species of barnacles in Scotland,resulting in one living in the intertidal zone and the other living below this species.
• D)removal of a starfish species from intertidal communities in Washington.
• E)killing dingoes in Australia or coyotes in the American West.

---

Definitions:

Strict Liability

A legal principle holding an individual or entity responsible for damages or injuries caused by their actions or products, regardless of negligence or intent.

Implied Warranty

An unwritten guarantee that the product or service being sold is fit for its intended purpose.

Express Warranty

A promise or guarantee made by a seller about the quality, function, or performance of a product, explicitly stated in the contract or sales agreement.

Fitness For Purpose

A condition ensuring that a product or service meets the specific criteria or intended use defined by the buyer or contract.