Which of the following statements about resource partitioning is correct?

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Which of the following statements about resource partitioning is correct?

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It prevents competition by allowing species to use different resources. Correct It increases direct competition between species. It causes two species to occupy the exact same niche. It reduces species diversity in an ecosystem.

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

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