Biology Organisms and Populations Populations Attributes Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Find out the false one?

A
The barnacle Chthamalids has a larger niche when Balanus is absent.
B
The niches of the two barnacles are lot the same in intertidal zone
C
The presence or absence of each species affect the niche of the other
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The correct answer is:
D

This question is based on the classical experiment of barnacles (Chthamalus and Balanus) by Joseph Connell:

True → Chthamalus occupies a larger niche when Balanus is absent.

True → Their niches overlap in the intertidal zone.

True → Presence of one species affects the niche of the other due to competition.

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