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Which of the following best describes resource partitioning?

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Two species completely overlap in resource use One species outcompetes the other, leading to extinction Species use different parts of a resource to reduce competition Correct A predator preying on different species

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Resource partitioning allows species to coexist by utilizing different parts of a resource, reducing direct competition.

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