Under what conditions can the realized niche of a species exceed its fundamental niche? a. never b. when the species is transported out of its natural geographic range c. when the species experiences mutualistic interactions with another species d. when the species is relieved of competition with another species e. all of the above (except for never)

Under what conditions can the realized niche of a species exceed its fundamental niche? a. never b. when the species is transported out of its natural geographic range c. when the species experiences mutualistic interactions with another species d. when the species is relieved of competition with another species e. all of the above (except for never)

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter54: Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10TYU: A limiting resource does all the following except that it (a) tends to restrict the ecological niche...

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