Two species of sea urchins live practically side by side on sandy bot-toms. The two species appear to have the same diet: drift seaweeds and other bits of organic matter. They are able to live in the same environ• ment with minimal competition. How might they be able to share their habitat and food resources?

Two species of sea urchins live practically side by side on sandy bot-toms. The two species appear to have the same diet: drift seaweeds and other bits of organic matter. They are able to live in the same environ• ment with minimal competition. How might they be able to share their habitat and food resources?

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter45: Population And Community Ecology

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Problem 2VCQ: Figure 45.10b If the major food source of the seals declines due to pollution or overfishing, which...

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