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Biology Organisms and Populations Populations Attributes Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Two species of barnacles vie for space in the intertidal zone. The one that remains is –

A
The better competitor and
B
Better adapted to the area
D
The better predator

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The correct answer is:
C

In competition between barnacle species (classic example: Chthamalus and Balanus), the species that survives is:

• The better competitor for space

• Better adapted to the intertidal conditions

So survival depends on both competitive ability and adaptation, making both and correct.

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