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What is the main consequence of interspecific competition mentioned in the text?
What is the main consequence of interspecific competition mentioned in the text?
- Increased cooperation between species
- Improved adaptation of species to their environment
- Enhanced biodiversity in the ecosystem
- Decreased likelihood of survival for the less well-adapted species (correct)
Which salamander species was designated as endangered due to interspecific competition with the eastern red-backed salamander?
Which salamander species was designated as endangered due to interspecific competition with the eastern red-backed salamander?
- Commonwealth of Virginia salamander
- Eastern red-backed salamander
- Shenandoah salamander (correct)
- Cool climate salamander
In the microbial world, what do certain microorganisms produce to kill other microorganisms in a competitive environment?
In the microbial world, what do certain microorganisms produce to kill other microorganisms in a competitive environment?
- Toxins, enzymes, and antibiotics (correct)
- Enzymes for digestion
- Nutrient-rich compounds
- Antibodies
Why was the Shenandoah salamander designated as endangered in 1987 by the Commonwealth of Virginia and in 1989 nationally?
Why was the Shenandoah salamander designated as endangered in 1987 by the Commonwealth of Virginia and in 1989 nationally?
What is one example of an antibacterial agent produced in the microbial world to inhibit bacterial growth?
What is one example of an antibacterial agent produced in the microbial world to inhibit bacterial growth?
Why do members of a less well-adapted species have a lower chance of survival in interspecific competition?
Why do members of a less well-adapted species have a lower chance of survival in interspecific competition?
What action was depicted in the figure involving a scientist collecting a salamander?
What action was depicted in the figure involving a scientist collecting a salamander?
'The fungus Penicillium genus competes over nutrients with bacteria.' What product does this competition lead to?
'The fungus Penicillium genus competes over nutrients with bacteria.' What product does this competition lead to?
'The less well-adapted species may receive less of the resources that both species require.' Why does this lead to decreased chances of survival?
'The less well-adapted species may receive less of the resources that both species require.' Why does this lead to decreased chances of survival?
What is the main reason why interspecific competition often leads to extinction?
What is the main reason why interspecific competition often leads to extinction?
In the microbial world, what strategy do certain microorganisms use to compete with others?
In the microbial world, what strategy do certain microorganisms use to compete with others?
Why was the Shenandoah salamander designated as endangered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationally?
Why was the Shenandoah salamander designated as endangered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationally?
What role does Penicillium genus play in the microbial world competition?
What role does Penicillium genus play in the microbial world competition?
How does the less well-adapted species in interspecific competition usually fare in terms of resource availability?
How does the less well-adapted species in interspecific competition usually fare in terms of resource availability?
What is one significant consequence of interspecific competition highlighted in the text?
What is one significant consequence of interspecific competition highlighted in the text?
Which species competes with the Shenandoah salamander due to their preference for cool climates?
Which species competes with the Shenandoah salamander due to their preference for cool climates?
What action may a scientist take to prevent a species from becoming extinct due to interspecific competition?
What action may a scientist take to prevent a species from becoming extinct due to interspecific competition?
Why is the Shenandoah salamander well-suited for the cool environment in the park's highest altitudes?
Why is the Shenandoah salamander well-suited for the cool environment in the park's highest altitudes?
How does the production of penicillin by the fungus Penicillium genus impact bacterial growth?
How does the production of penicillin by the fungus Penicillium genus impact bacterial growth?
