Question

Mac Arthur observed that five closely related species of Warblers living on the same tree were able to avoid competition and co-exist due to

• A. Behavioural differences in their foraging activities
• B. Cooperation in their foraging efforts
• C. Different kinds of insects they eat
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Behavioural differences in their foraging activities

This type of mechanism is known as resource partitioning. If two species compete for the same resource, they could avoid competition by choosing, for instance, different times for feeding or different foraging patterns.