Solved

Scientists Have Hypothesized That Resource Competition May Facilitate Sympatric Speciation

Question 25

Multiple Choice

Scientists have hypothesized that resource competition may facilitate sympatric speciation. These graphs illustrate two scenarios: graph A illustrates a normal distribution of both beak size and seed size, while graph B illustrates a normal distribution of beak size but a flat distribution of seed size. Which graph illustrates resource competition? Scientists have hypothesized that resource competition may facilitate sympatric speciation. These graphs illustrate two scenarios: graph A illustrates a normal distribution of both beak size and seed size, while graph B illustrates a normal distribution of beak size but a flat distribution of seed size. Which graph illustrates resource competition?   A)  Graph A illustrates resource competition; different seed sizes have led to the distribution of different beak sizes, so all birds get approximately the same amount of food. B)  Graph A illustrates resource competition; different beak sizes led to the distribution of different seed sizes, so all birds get approximately the same amount of food. C)  Graph B illustrates resource competition; because there are equal numbers of seeds available across the size range. D)  Graph B illustrates resource competition; because there are more medium-beaked birds, there is more competition for medium-sized seeds.


A) Graph A illustrates resource competition; different seed sizes have led to the distribution of different beak sizes, so all birds get approximately the same amount of food.
B) Graph A illustrates resource competition; different beak sizes led to the distribution of different seed sizes, so all birds get approximately the same amount of food.
C) Graph B illustrates resource competition; because there are equal numbers of seeds available across the size range.
D) Graph B illustrates resource competition; because there are more medium-beaked birds, there is more competition for medium-sized seeds.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents