this question will consider how the amount of overlap between niches might affect the overall ecosystems…

this question will consider how the amount of overlap between niches might affect the overall ecosystems resilience to change. (how bad would it be for the ecosystem if one of the species was eliminated?) in scenario iii, there is overlap between the niches of the two species. because of this, if one of the species was removed, many of niche components because. in scenario i, there is overlap between the niches of the two species. because of this, if one of the species was removed, many of niche components because. based on the answers above, if there is more overlap in niches, ecosystems will be to survive changes because they have a \backup\ to get jobs done.
Answer
Brief Explanations:
- In Scenario III, there is a large overlap between the niches of the two species. If one species is removed, many niche components would remain filled because the other species can cover the overlapping parts.
- In Scenario I, there is a small overlap between the niches of the two species. If one species is removed, many niche components would be left unfilled because the other species cannot cover the non - overlapping parts well.
- Based on the above, if there is more overlap in niches, ecosystems will be more resilient to survive changes because they have a "backup" to get jobs done.
Answer:
- Scenario III: large; would remain filled; the other species can cover the overlapping parts.
- Scenario I: small; would be left unfilled; the other species cannot cover the non - overlapping parts well.
- Final: more resilient.