A particular species of butterfly is capable of surviving and reproducing both in open grasslands and in forested habitats. However, in the forested habitats this butterfly is heavily predated (eaten) by a forest bird species, so the beetle species avoids these areas and is generally found only in grasslands. Which of the following statements are true
A particular species of butterfly is capable of surviving and reproducing both in open grasslands and in forested habitats. However, in the forested habitats this butterfly is heavily predated (eaten) by a forest bird species, so the beetle species avoids these areas and is generally found only in grasslands. Which of the following statements are true?
Answer choices:
A. The butterfly's realized niche includes both grasslands and forested habitats.
B. The butterfly's fundamental niche includes only grasslands.
C. The butterfly's realized niche includes only grasslands.
D. The butterfly's fundamental niche includes both grasslands and forested habitats
E. The butterfly and the forest bird species are in competition.
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