Character Displacement, Such as the Evolution of Different-Sized Beaks in Galápagos

question 3

Multiple Choice

Character displacement, such as the evolution of different-sized beaks in Galápagos finches, relates most closely to which aspect of competition?

• A) Fugitive species
• B) Fundamental niche
• C) Resource partitioning
• D) Interference competition
• E) Asymmetrical competition

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