In a pasture, several types of animals (cattle, rabbits, grasshoppers, and geese) all graze on grass.According to ecologists, these organisms are all members of the same
A) guild.
B) species.
C) population.
D) trophic cascade.
E) taxonomic group.

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The best choice is A because a guild is a grouping of species that exploit the same resource in a similar way. In this case, all of the animals are grazing on grass, making them members of the same guild. B, C, D, and E are incorrect because the animals are not all members of the same species, nor are they all part of the same population, trophic cascade or taxonomic group.

In a Pasture, Several Types of Animals (Cattle, Rabbits, Grasshoppers