The presence of parasitic protozoa in a culture of competing Tribolium castaneum and T. confusum
A) can reverse the outcome of competition.
B) decreases the likelihood of coexistence.
C) has no effect on the outcome of competition.
D) increases the likelihood of coexistence.
E) has an effect on the outcome of competition only in the presence of predatory birds.

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The presence of parasitic protozoa can reverse the outcome of competition between Tribolium castaneum and T. confusum by reducing the fitness of the dominant competitor, thus increasing the likelihood of coexistence.

The Presence of Parasitic Protozoa in a Culture of Competing