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Part C - Experimental prediction: Comparing competitive exclusion with niche differentiation
Connell’s results led him to conclude that Chthamalus ’ realized niche is smaller than its fundamental niche because of interspecific competition with Balanus . But
what if competitive exclusion were not the explanation? What if Chthamalus ’ and Balanus ’ respective niches were a result of niche differentiation instead? Niche
The rock below represents step 3 of Connell’s experimental procedure (see Part A) after he removed Balanus from one half of each transplanted rock.
Predict how the outcome of Connell’s experiment would be different in this hypothetical scenario in which niche differentiation -- not competitive exclusion -- is the
reason for Chthamalus’ limited niche.
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Hint 1. Niche differentiation review

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