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What is the process by which competing species use different resources to coexist?
What is the process by which competing species use different resources to coexist?
Resource partitioning.
How do stronger competitors relate to the concepts of realized and fundamental niches?
How do stronger competitors relate to the concepts of realized and fundamental niches?
Stronger competitors may have the same realized and fundamental niche.
Give an example of how species might compete less strongly in their environment.
Give an example of how species might compete less strongly in their environment.
Species might consume different foods or use different areas of the environment.
What does it mean to measure how many resources a species uses?
What does it mean to measure how many resources a species uses?
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Why is the distinction between realized and fundamental niches important in ecology?
Why is the distinction between realized and fundamental niches important in ecology?
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Study Notes
Niche Partitioning
- Competing species utilize the environment differently to coexist.
- This reduces competition intensity.
- Species may consume different foods.
- Species may utilize different environmental areas.
- The stronger competitor will have the same realized and fundamental niche.
Niche
- A measure of resource use and environmental tolerance by a species.
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Explore the fascinating topic of niche partitioning in ecology. This quiz covers how competing species use different resources and environments to coexist while minimizing competition. Test your understanding of niches and species interactions with this engaging quiz.
