Which of the following would likely have the highest population densities?
A) Species A, which uses an abundant resource and has a large body size
B) Species B, which uses an abundant resource and has a small body size
C) Species C, which uses a scarce resource and has a large body size
D) Species D, which uses a scarce resource and has a small body size
E) Both a and c

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Species B, which uses an abundant resource and has a small body size, would likely have the highest population densities. This is because they are able to efficiently use the abundant resource and their small body size allows for a greater number of individuals to occupy the same area.

Which of the Following Would Likely Have the Highest Population