Two examples of microhabitats that could be found in a typical schoolyard include the shady area beneath a tree and a rain puddle. Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding the organisms found in these two microhabitats? A. The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be different from those found in the rain puddle. B. The organisms found in the rain puddle will be more adapted to their environment than those found in the shady area beneath a tree. C. The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be more adapted to their environment than those found in the rain puddle. D. The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be the same as those found in the rain puddle.

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Scott Cunningham

Biology

9 April, 10:48

Two examples of microhabitats that could be found in a typical schoolyard include the shady area beneath a tree and a rain puddle. Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding the organisms found in these two microhabitats? A. The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be different from those found in the rain puddle. B. The organisms found in the rain puddle will be more adapted to their environment than those found in the shady area beneath a tree. C. The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be more adapted to their environment than those found in the rain puddle. D. The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be the same as those found in the rain puddle.

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Ashleigh Farley · Answer 1

A would be the best answer because the organisms would need to adapt differently to be able to live in two different locations. There is nothing supporting that one would be further adapted than the other, and they have to be different to survive in two very different habitats so it must be A.