If Two Species Share Similar Niches, Can They Coexist

question 56

Multiple Choice

If two species share similar niches, can they coexist?

• A) No. The competitive exclusion principle says one will die off.
• B) No. One will always outcompete the other.
• C) Yes. In nature there is always enough to go around.
• D) Yes. As long they're using at least a few different resources.
• E) There is no way to predict. You'd have to research them.

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