A scientist is studying a small animal called rotifers. They have a flask with only rotifers (Flask X). There is another flask with rotifers and water fleas (Flask Z). Which statement about the carrying capacity is correct?
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Responses
The rotifer population in Flask X and Flask Z have similar carrying capacities.
The rotifer population in Flask X and Flask Z have similar carrying capacities.
The rotifer population in Flask Z is competing with the water fleas for resources.
The rotifer population in Flask Z is competing with the water fleas for resources.
Neither rotifer population is affected by the amount of food that it available.
Neither rotifer population is affected by the amount of food that it available.
The rotifer population in Flask X has unlimited resources.
The rotifer population in Flask X has unlimited resources.
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The rotifer population in Flask Z is competing with the water fleas for resources.
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The rotifer population in Flask Z is competing with the water fleas for resources.
Neither rotifer population is affected by the amount of food that it available.
Neither rotifer population is affected by the amount of food that it available.