Question
Biology Question on Ecology and Environment
Two closely related species can co-exist indefinitely and violate Gause’s ‘Competitive Exclusion Principle’ by:
A
Eliminating the inferior species.
B
Resource partitioning.
C
Interacting with each other symbiotically.
D
Changing the area of grazing.
Answer
Resource partitioning.
Explanation
Solution
Two species can co-exist by dividing resources they use (resource partitioning), avoiding direct competition.