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how might niche overlap be minimized/potential competition be avoided?
by having chance genetic mutations/variations which result in phenotypic
characteristics that allow for the pursuit of different types of resources (as
compared to a similar species)
describe the phenomenon of character displacement:
it is the phenomenon of chance genetic mutations/variations occurring, which
result in unique phenotypic characteristics that allow for the pursuit of different
types of resources (as compared to similar species). These characteristics lead to
niche overlap being minimized and potential competition between those species
being avoided. Because of this decreased competition, the unique individuals
experience greater reproductive success, and this results in a higher prevalence
of organisms with the advantageous, unique characteristic.
what is a common example that demonstrates character displacement?
the beak variations of Galapagos finches, which allows them to eat different
types of seeds
,during the process of ____ , a population evolves into more than 1 distinct species
speciation
_ __ speciation refers to a speciation event that occurs as a result of naturally
occurring evolution
natural
In contrast to natural speciation, artificial speciation is a result of artificial,
intentional methods such as _____
selective breeding
a method where only organisms with a given phenotypic trait are chosen for
reproduction is called ______
selective breeding
what are the 2 types of biological interactions (as they relate to time)?
short-term; long term
competition, where 2 species compete for the same resource(s), is an example
of a ____ biological interaction
short-term
,symbiosis is an example of a_____ biological interaction
long-term
the 4 types of competition are: ______, ______, ______, and ______
exploitation; interference; intraspecific; apparent
_ __ competition is indirect, and it occurs when a common resource is depleted
exploitation
Lions and cheetahs hunt for a common resource - the gazelle. If cheetahs are
more successful and eat all the gazelles, the lions will suffer from depletion of
this food resource. What type of competition is this scenario referring to?
exploitation competition
_ __ competition is a type of competition in which the physical establishment of
other individuals who compete for a mutual resource is directly prevented
interference
, Allelopathy is the production of biochemicals by an organism that influences
the growth, survival, and reproduction of other organisms. It is a form of ______
competition
interference
_ __ competition is a type of competition that occurs between members of the
same species
intraspecific
two rabbits competing for carrots is an example of _____ competition
intraspecific
_ __ competition occurs when one predator preys on two species
apparent
(ex. owl preys on spiders and beetles)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+\LATEST UPDATE 2026 -2027
how might niche overlap be minimized/potential competition be avoided?
by having chance genetic mutations/variations which result in phenotypic
characteristics that allow for the pursuit of different types of resources (as
compared to a similar species)
describe the phenomenon of character displacement:
it is the phenomenon of chance genetic mutations/variations occurring, which
result in unique phenotypic characteristics that allow for the pursuit of different
types of resources (as compared to similar species). These characteristics lead to
niche overlap being minimized and potential competition between those species
being avoided. Because of this decreased competition, the unique individuals
experience greater reproductive success, and this results in a higher prevalence
of organisms with the advantageous, unique characteristic.
what is a common example that demonstrates character displacement?
the beak variations of Galapagos finches, which allows them to eat different
types of seeds
,during the process of ____ , a population evolves into more than 1 distinct species
speciation
_ __ speciation refers to a speciation event that occurs as a result of naturally
occurring evolution
natural
In contrast to natural speciation, artificial speciation is a result of artificial,
intentional methods such as _____
selective breeding
a method where only organisms with a given phenotypic trait are chosen for
reproduction is called ______
selective breeding
what are the 2 types of biological interactions (as they relate to time)?
short-term; long term
competition, where 2 species compete for the same resource(s), is an example
of a ____ biological interaction
short-term
,symbiosis is an example of a_____ biological interaction
long-term
the 4 types of competition are: ______, ______, ______, and ______
exploitation; interference; intraspecific; apparent
_ __ competition is indirect, and it occurs when a common resource is depleted
exploitation
Lions and cheetahs hunt for a common resource - the gazelle. If cheetahs are
more successful and eat all the gazelles, the lions will suffer from depletion of
this food resource. What type of competition is this scenario referring to?
exploitation competition
_ __ competition is a type of competition in which the physical establishment of
other individuals who compete for a mutual resource is directly prevented
interference
, Allelopathy is the production of biochemicals by an organism that influences
the growth, survival, and reproduction of other organisms. It is a form of ______
competition
interference
_ __ competition is a type of competition that occurs between members of the
same species
intraspecific
two rabbits competing for carrots is an example of _____ competition
intraspecific
_ __ competition occurs when one predator preys on two species
apparent
(ex. owl preys on spiders and beetles)
