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ZOO 102 Geographic Distribution of Animal Life Objective Question
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What factors limit a species to its 'realised niche' rather than its fundamental niche?
Options
A Only temperature and precipitation
B Evolutionary history and continental drift
C Competition, predation, and dispersal barriers
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D Genetic mutations and reproductive rate
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The realized niche is limited by competition, predation, and dispersal barriers as stated in the text. A is incorrect because it only lists climatic factors.

Hint

These are the external ecological 'checks' on a species' potential range.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Geographic Distribution of Animal Life
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 263 of 737
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