Organisms and Populations Question 57

57. Niche overlap indicates

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(a) two different parasites on the same host

(b) sharing of one or more resources between the two species

(c) mutualism between two species

(d) active cooperation between two species

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Answer : b

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(b) Niche indicate the habitat of a particular species and the interaction of that species with the resources present in the habitat. Niche overlap means that two or more species share the resources present in a particular niche.