Two species can avoid competition, and better use the environment's resources by occupying different?
Correct answer: D. Niches
- A. Adaptations
- B. Polymorphism
- C. Specilaization
- D. Niches
Explanation
Niches refer to the role or position that a species occupies in its ecosystem. It includes the physical space it inhabits, its interactions with other species, its feeding habits, and its reproductive strategies. Different species can occupy different niches within an ecosystem to avoid direct competition and better utilize available resources.
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