Asked by Ashley Armstrong on Jun 17, 2024

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Which pair of predators exemplify resource partitioning by being active during different periods of time? 

A)  hawks and owls 
B)  lions and tigers 
C)  hummingbirds and bees 
D)  zebras and antelopes

Resource Partitioning

A concept in ecology where species adapt to compete less directly for environmental resources, often by specializing in different niches or times for activity.

Predators

Organisms that hunt and feed on other organisms for survival.

  • Recognize adaptive strategies of species for survival and competition avoidance.
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Pierre GerlenskeyJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hawks and owls are both birds of prey that hunt small mammals and birds, but they have different activity patterns. Hawks are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day, while owls are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. This allows them to hunt without direct competition with each other, and is an example of resource partitioning.