Connell conducted this experiment to learn more about
A)character displacement in the color of barnacles.
B)habitat preference in two different species of barnacles.
C)desiccation resistance exhibited by barnacle species.
D)how sea-level changes affect barnacle distribution.
E)competitive exclusion and distribution of barnacle species.

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The experiment described in the passage is focused on competitive exclusion and distribution of barnacle species. The experiment examined how two species of barnacles competed for space on the same rocky substrate and how their distributions changed over time. This is a clear example of investigating competitive exclusion and distribution in barnacles.

Connell Conducted This Experiment to Learn More About