Question

the giraffe browses on leaves and twigs from the highest parts of trees. the greater kudu is much shorter and eats leaves from the lower parts of trees. the steenbok, which is very small, feeds on leaves from the lowest parts of trees. which of the following concepts is best illustrated by the herbivores feeding heights described above? choose 1 answer: a resource partitioning b intraspecific competition c interspecific competition d competitive exclusion principle

Explanation:

Resource partitioning occurs when species divide a resource based on differences in their behavior or morphology. Here, different herbivores (giraffe, greater kudu, steenbok) feed at different heights on trees, reducing competition by using different parts of the same resource (tree - leaves). Intraspecific competition is within - species, interspecific competition is between species for the same resource, and competitive exclusion principle is about one species out - competing another to the point of local extinction. The described scenario best fits resource partitioning.

Answer:

A. resource partitioning