Niche overlap indicates:
Correct answer: D. Sharing of one or more resources between the two species.
- A. Mutualism between two species.
- B. Active cooperation between two species.
- C. Two different parasites on the same host.
- D. Sharing of one or more resources between the two species.
Explanation
Niche/ecological niche is the specific part of a habitat occupied by individuals of a species which is circumscribed by its range of tolerance, range of movement, microclimate, type of food and its availability, shelter, type of predator and timing of activity. A habitat has several ecological niches and supports a number of species. An ecological niche is used by a single species. Two or more species cannot use the same niche despite having a mutualistic association. Organisms or populations in competition have a niche overlap of a limited resource for which they compete. Both owl and cat feed on shrews and mice. They occupy the same niche because of being ecological equivalents even though their habitats are different.
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