Connell Conducted This Experiment to Learn More About

Question

Connell conducted this experiment to learn more about
A)character displacement in the colour of barnacles.
B)habitat preference in two different species of barnacles.
C)desiccation resistance and barnacle species.
D)how sea-level changes affect barnacle distribution.
E)competitive exclusion and distribution of barnacle species.

Accepted Answer

The experiment conducted by Connell aimed to understand competitive exclusion and distribution of barnacle species in a particular habitat. The study involved removing one species of barnacles from the habitat and observing the effect on the other species, indicating the existence of competitive exclusion. Therefore, option E is the correct answer.