In the early 1930s, G. F. Gause carried out a series of experiments using two species of ciliated protists (Paramecium), which are single-celled eukaryotic protozoans. The protists were cultured together and separately, with the bacteria being the single food source. The results are shown in the figure below. (a)   Based on figure, identify and explain the interaction that is taking place between P. caudatum and P. aurelia. (b)   Clam shrimp, a natural predator to P. caudatum, is introduced to the culture containing both P. caudatum and P. aurelia after 24 days. Predict the impact that the clam shrimp will have on the culture and the populations. Justify your prediction.

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  1. In the early 1930s, G. F. Gause carried out a series of experiments using two species of ciliated protists (Paramecium), which are single-celled eukaryotic protozoans. The protists were cultured together and separately, with the bacteria being the single food source. The results are shown in the figure below.

(a)   Based on figure, identify and explain the interaction that is taking place between P. caudatum and P. aurelia.

(b)   Clam shrimp, a natural predator to P. caudatum, is introduced to the culture containing both P. caudatum and P. aurelia after 24 days. Predict the impact that the clam shrimp will have on the culture and the populations. Justify your prediction.

P. caudatum alone
P. aurelia alone
Both species together
0 4 8
0 4
0 4 8 12 16 20 24
Time (days)
12 16 20 24
8
12 16 20 24
Time (days)
Time (days)
Relative
population density
Relative
population density
Relative
population density
Transcribed Image Text:P. caudatum alone P. aurelia alone Both species together 0 4 8 0 4 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 Time (days) 12 16 20 24 8 12 16 20 24 Time (days) Time (days) Relative population density Relative population density Relative population density
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