Life: The Science of Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 55.4, Problem 2R
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The part of the rocky intertidal shores where Semi-balanus might have the chance to be benefited from the positive interactions with the other species. Also, to review, if the same condition is possible for Chthamalus.
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The two species of barnacles, the Semibalanus and the Chthamalus, have to compete for space on the rocky shorelines. The larvae settle in the intertidal zones were Chthamalus, which have the ability to survive at higher levels settle at heights and semi-balnus settle at lower levels as it has a low tolerance to desiccation.
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