Question

g The per-capita competitive effect on Species F of Species G, AlphaFG, is 0.8. Based on this information alone, which is most likely to be true about Species F and G? A. Because (alpha)FG < 1, Species F is the stronger competitor. B. Individuals of Species F are affected more strongly by competition with Species G than by competition with members of their own species. C. An additional 100 individuals of Species G will reduce the equilibrium population size of Species F by 80, regardless of initial population sizes. D. A stable equilibrium between Species F and G will occur if AlphaGF is also equal to 0.8.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Option B. Individuals of Species F are affected more strongly by competition with Species G than by competition with members of their own species.

Explanation:

Based on the question above the ratio expresses the strengths of the the genes. In the scenario, the ratio of the species in 0.8. This clearly is a fraction less than 1. In other sense, the genetic material of the species G is strongly favored to survive the competition. On the other hand, the genetic information of the species F is not strong enough to survive the competition. Therefore, the material in F is easily suppressed. Hence, G appears to be dominant.