Two laughing gulls are fighting over a sandwich left on the beach by a swimmer. This is an example of _________.(1 point)
Responses
intraspecific competition
intraspecific competition
between competition
between competition
interspecific competition
interspecific competition
reproductive competition
3 answers
interspecific competition
Freshwater native mussels are a keystone species. They keep the harmful bacteria and algae populations from exploding in addition to improving water quality through filtering. A different species of mussels has invaded this river ecosystem. Reviewing the graph above, how has the presence of the invasive mussels affected the population of native mussels?
(1 point)
Responses
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has decreased.
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has decreased.
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has increased.
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has increased.
Due to intraspecific competition, the population of native mussels has increased.
Due to intraspecific competition, the population of native mussels has increased.
Due to intraspecific competition, the population of native mussels has decreased.
(1 point)
Responses
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has decreased.
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has decreased.
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has increased.
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has increased.
Due to intraspecific competition, the population of native mussels has increased.
Due to intraspecific competition, the population of native mussels has increased.
Due to intraspecific competition, the population of native mussels has decreased.
Due to interspecific competition, the population of native mussels has decreased.
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