Q5. The graph below presents population sizes in an experimental freshwater stream with two species of algae and two species of aquatic insect larvae that eat the algae. Which of the following are possible explanations for the pattern illustrated in the graph? 100 90 80 Population Size 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Algae 1 Algae 2 Larva 1 Larva 2 Check all that apply: Larva 1 is a superior competitor to larva 2 and prefers to eat algae 2. Larva 1 is a superior competitor to larva 2, and algae 1 is a superior competitor to algae 2. Larva 1 and 2 are equal as competitors but larva 1 exclusively eats algae 2, while larva 2 eats both algae. Submit
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