Geographical space Environmental space e2 e1 + observed species occurrence recor

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Geographical space Environmental space e2 e1 + observed species occurrence record Actual distribution (deft panel/Occupied nichetright panel) Potential distribution (left panel)/Fundamental niche (right panel) The figure above illustrates five areas (A, B, C, D and E) in geographical or environmental space that a rare slug might occupy within the Arboretum Interpret this figure and decide which of the following statements is FALSE? Some regions of the potential distribution may not be inhabited by the species due to biotic interactions or dispersal limitations The solid line in environmental space depicts the slug species fundamental niche, which represents the full range of abiotic conditions within which the species is viable. The grey area in geographical space represents that part of the fundamental niche that is occupied by this slug species. Grey shading in geographical space represents the slug's actual distribution Area A is occupied by this slug species, but it has not yet been detected there

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Answer:
Option B is correct.

Explanation:
The solid line does not cover all the regions of fundmental niche.

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