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Chapter 28, Problem 1AC
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The interpretation of finding that one species of the birds has larger bill compared to other species with respect to ecological niche and the competitive exclusion principle. Also, describe both concepts.
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An ecological community consists of various species living and interacting together in a defined area. These species have their own niche where they live, survive, and thrive. However, these species are in competition with members of their own species and other species. These interactions lead to the evolution of species and best suited for the environment survives.
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Biology: Life on Earth Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
Ch. 28 - 1. The orderly progress of communities, starting...Ch. 28 - 2. Which of the following statements is not true...Ch. 28 - Prob. 3MCCh. 28 - Prob. 4MCCh. 28 - Prob. 5MCCh. 28 -
1. Organisms that interact serve as agents of...Ch. 28 - Prob. 2FTBCh. 28 -
3. The concept that no two species with identical...Ch. 28 - Prob. 4FTBCh. 28 -
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6. A somewhat predictable change in community...Ch. 28 - Define an ecological community, and describe the...Ch. 28 - Explain how resource partitioning is a logical...Ch. 28 - Describe examples of coevolution between consumers...Ch. 28 - Define succession. Which type of succession would...Ch. 28 - 5. Provide examples of two climax and two...Ch. 28 - Prob. 6RQCh. 28 - Prob. 7RQCh. 28 - Prob. 1ACCh. 28 - Prob. 2AC
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