Connell found that in the intertidal zone the adult barnacles Balanus and Chthalamus: a. Did not compete with each other b. Occupied a mid-tide and high-tide niche, respectively c. Had the same competitive ability and desiccation tolerance d. Occupied a high-tide and mid-tide niche, respectively e. Occupied the same niche

Connell found that in the intertidal zone the adult barnacles Balanus and Chthalamus: a. Did not compete with each other b. Occupied a mid-tide and high-tide niche, respectively c. Had the same competitive ability and desiccation tolerance d. Occupied a high-tide and mid-tide niche, respectively e. Occupied the same niche

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter15: Diversity Of Animals

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Problem 11RQ: A mantle and mantle cavity are present in _____. a. class Oligochaeta b. class Bivalvia c. class...

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