Question

Which of the following choices would be the most logical third step in Connell's experimental procedure, permitting him to either accept or reject his hypothesis of competitive exclusion?
The experimental group:________
a. The half of each rock that contained both Balanus and Chthamalus was the experimental group.
b. The experimental group tests to see if the presence of Balanus in some manner prevents Chthamalus from growing.

Answer 1

Answer: B) The experimental group tests to see if the presence of Balanus in some manner prevents Chthamalus from growing.

Explanation:

The most logical third step in Connell's experimental procedure, permitting him to either accept or reject his hypothesis of competitive exclusion is the experimental group tests to see if the presence of Balanus in some manner prevents Chthamalus from growing.

Balanus is a species of crustacean, as know as sea acorns, whereas Chthamalus is a species of barnacles that can easily be found in the northern hemisphere's coasts.