Which of the following is an example of resource partitioning?

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Which of the following is an example of resource partitioning?

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Lion and tiger hunting the same prey in the same area Different species of warblers feeding on different parts of the same tree Correct Two species of finches competing for the same food Cuckoo laying eggs in a crow's nest

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Resource partitioning occurs when species use different parts of a resource to reduce competition, such as warblers feeding on different tree zones.

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