Recourse partitioning is the evolving mechanisms that promotea)Co-exis...
The species facing completion might evolve mechanisms that that promote co-existence rather than exclusion. This mechanism is called resource partitioning.
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Recourse partitioning is the evolving mechanisms that promotea)Co-exis...
Recourse partitioning refers to the process by which different species utilize and share resources within an ecosystem. It is an evolutionary adaptation that allows species to coexist and reduce competition for resources. The correct answer to the given question is option 'A', which states that recourse partitioning promotes coexistence rather than exclusion.
Explanation:
Coexistence rather than exclusion:
- Recourse partitioning is a mechanism that allows different species to share resources in a way that minimizes direct competition. This promotes coexistence among species within an ecosystem.
- Instead of excluding other species from accessing resources, organisms adapt to different ecological niches and utilize different resources, reducing competition and allowing for the coexistence of multiple species.
- For example, different bird species may have different beak shapes and sizes, allowing them to feed on different types of food sources such as seeds, insects, or nectar. This reduces competition for limited food resources and promotes coexistence.
Exclusion rather than competition:
- Option 'C' states that recourse partitioning promotes exclusion rather than competition. This statement is incorrect because recourse partitioning actually reduces competition and allows for the coexistence of species.
- Exclusion refers to the process of one species completely excluding another from accessing a resource. However, recourse partitioning allows for the sharing of resources among different species, leading to coexistence rather than exclusion.
All of these:
- Option 'D' states that all of the above statements are correct. However, this is not accurate because recourse partitioning does not promote exclusion but rather coexistence. Therefore, option 'D' is incorrect.
In conclusion, recourse partitioning is a mechanism that promotes coexistence rather than exclusion among species within an ecosystem. It allows for the sharing of resources by adapting to different ecological niches, reducing direct competition and promoting the diversity and stability of ecosystems.
Recourse partitioning is the evolving mechanisms that promotea)Co-exis...
By gause's law, two species competing for the same limited resources cannot coexist ; So a natural selective process known as recourse partitioning was introduced by nature, inorder to encourage coexistence and prevent exclusion of one species by other