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Common Ecological Misconceptions

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Misconception

Reference*

Species coexist in an ecological system because of their compatible needs and behaviors: they need to get along.

Munson 1991

The needs and roles of a species are general and typical of species.

Munson 1991

Traits are passed on by the bigger, stronger organisms that replace the smaller, weaker ones.

Munson 1991

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