Two species of beetles have partially overlapping distributions,with the range of species A extending farther north and the range of species B extending farther south.The distribution of species B is limited mainly by cold temperatures,while that of species A is limited mainly by competition from species B.Given these parameters,the distribution of species _______ would most likely move farther _______ if the other species went extinct.

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If species B went extinct, species A would likely expand its range southward, as its distribution is limited by competition from species B.

Two Species of Beetles Have Partially Overlapping Distributions,with the Range