Figure 52.1
-In looking at the figure above, what conclusions can be drawn?
A) Both species compete for all sizes of seeds other than those of intermediate size.
B) Both species compete for seeds of intermediate size.
C) Both species compete for all sizes of seeds.
D) Both species eat all sizes of seeds.

Question

Figure 52.1
-In looking at the figure above, what conclusions can be drawn?
A) Both species compete for all sizes of seeds other than those of intermediate size. 
B) Both species compete for seeds of intermediate size. 
C) Both species compete for all sizes of seeds. 
D) Both species eat all sizes of seeds.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows that the two species have a similar distribution of beak depths and that they overlap in their consumption of seeds of intermediate sizes. Therefore, it can be concluded that both species compete for seeds of intermediate size. There is no evidence or information to suggest that the two species compete for all sizes of seeds or that they eat all sizes of seeds.

Figure 52.1 -In Looking at the Figure Above, What Conclusions Can Be