When coyotes were removed from the community in Texas, several species of rodent disappeared while one particular species took over. As a result, overall biodiversity was reduced and species that preyed on the now- missing rodents also disappeared from the community. This is an example of... character displacement. O facilitation O keystone species removal. O competitive exclusion.

When coyotes were removed from the community in Texas, several species of rodent disappeared while one particular species took over. As a result, overall biodiversity was reduced and species that preyed on the now- missing rodents also disappeared from the community. This is an example of... character displacement. O facilitation O keystone species removal. O competitive exclusion.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter54: Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYU: The _______________ signifies that species richness is greater where two communities meet than at...

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