Question

Niche overlap is

• A. Mutualism between two species
• B. Active cooperation between two species
• C. Two different parasites on same host
• D. Sharing resources between two species

Answer 1

The correct option is D Sharing resources between two species

A. Mutualism- is an interaction between individuals of different species that results in positive /beneficial effects on per capita reproduction and survival of the interacting populations.

B. Active cooperation- is the process of groups of organisms working together for common, mutual, or some underlying benefit, as opposed to working in competition for selfish benefit.

C. Parasitism- is a type of symbiotic relationship between two organisms, a parasite, usually the smaller of the two, and a host, upon which the parasite is physiologically dependent.

D. Resource sharing- Two different species live in same area is for resource sharing type partenership, because two different species depend on same area for food and resources.i.e Niche overlapping.
( Thus the correct answer is option-D.Sharing resources between two species )