19 Questions
What is the main consequence of interspecific competition mentioned in the text?
Decreased likelihood of survival for the less well-adapted species
Which salamander species was designated as endangered due to interspecific competition with the eastern red-backed salamander?
Shenandoah salamander
In the microbial world, what do certain microorganisms produce to kill other microorganisms in a competitive environment?
Toxins, enzymes, and antibiotics
Why was the Shenandoah salamander designated as endangered in 1987 by the Commonwealth of Virginia and in 1989 nationally?
Restricted habitat and competition with eastern red-backed salamanders
What is one example of an antibacterial agent produced in the microbial world to inhibit bacterial growth?
Penicillin
Why do members of a less well-adapted species have a lower chance of survival in interspecific competition?
As they may receive less of the resources required for survival
What action was depicted in the figure involving a scientist collecting a salamander?
'Preventing extinction due to interspecific competition'
'The fungus Penicillium genus competes over nutrients with bacteria.' What product does this competition lead to?
'Production of penicillin'
'The less well-adapted species may receive less of the resources that both species require.' Why does this lead to decreased chances of survival?
'It lowers the chance of acquiring essential resources.'
What is the main reason why interspecific competition often leads to extinction?
Less well-adapted species receiving fewer resources
In the microbial world, what strategy do certain microorganisms use to compete with others?
Production of enzymes, toxins, and antibiotics
Why was the Shenandoah salamander designated as endangered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationally?
Restricted habitat and anticipated competition with other salamander species
What role does Penicillium genus play in the microbial world competition?
It produces antibacterial agents like penicillin
How does the less well-adapted species in interspecific competition usually fare in terms of resource availability?
They receive fewer resources
What is one significant consequence of interspecific competition highlighted in the text?
Extinction of less well-adapted species
Which species competes with the Shenandoah salamander due to their preference for cool climates?
Eastern red-backed salamander
What action may a scientist take to prevent a species from becoming extinct due to interspecific competition?
Remove individual organisms from the competing environment
Why is the Shenandoah salamander well-suited for the cool environment in the park's highest altitudes?
It prefers a cool climate.
How does the production of penicillin by the fungus Penicillium genus impact bacterial growth?
Inhibits bacterial growth
Explore the concept of interference competition in ecology, which involves direct interactions between species over limited resources. Learn how species compete through violence and actively seek to exclude others from habitats.
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