A scientist finds no evidence that species in a community are competing and concludes that competition...?

Question

never played a role in the development of this community. Is thi conclusion valid? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

absence of evidence does not mean evidence of absence. there is a concept called the ghost of competition past, stating that there was once competition, but the species adapted to the point where they were no longer competing.

Answer 2

No because competition may have previously occurred.  The present does not always reflect the past.

Answer 3

he may find no evidence but that doesnt mean that it never has happened