A conservation biologist is promoting the preservation of a…

A conservation biologist is promoting the preservation of a wilderness site that includes a stand of old-growth forest. She emphasizes the age of the trees and the importance of preserving this ancient ecosystem for future generations. She states that “it is the right thing to do.” This scientist is arguing that biodiversity (as exemplified by this ancient forest) is important because

The geographic distributions of wolves and coyotes often do…

The geographic distributions of wolves and coyotes often do not overlap. A study of wolves and coyotes in an area where they do overlap found that the two species minimized competition by differential use of food resources. Wolves preyed primarily on elk and a few deer, whereas coyotes preyed mostly on deer and rarely on young elk. Coyotes also scavenged abandoned wolf kills. Wolf and coyote behavior illustrates which type of competition?