In Eurasia, Two Closely Related Species of Rock Nuthatches (Small

question 79

Multiple Choice

In Eurasia, two closely related species of rock nuthatches (small birds that forage for insects and spiders on bare, rocky ground) occur either separately, or in zones of sympatry. Individuals of both species that exist in the former situation, with no interspecies competition, have bills that are similar in length. But in their zone of sympatry in Iran, one species has a longer bill than it has elsewhere and the other species has a shorter bill. This is an example of _______ competition that has resulted in _______.

• A) exploitation; resource partitioning
• B) exploitation; character displacement
• C) interference; resource partitioning
• D) interference; character displacement
• E) None of the above

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