Certain Night-Active Moths and Day-Active Birds Are Specialized Nectar Feeders

question 47

Multiple Choice

Certain night-active moths and day-active birds are specialized nectar feeders. How do these species coexist if they are using the same resource for food?

• A) Because they both use the nectar, eventually one of the two species will need to move to a new area
• B) They do not compete for the nectar because they feed at different times of the day
• C) There is enough nectar to supply both the birds and the moths with their feeding needs
• D) Eventually the niche breadth will increase and there will be less competition
• E) None of the choices is correct

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