Two species of buttercup are found in the same field in South Dakota, but they emerge at different times: One species emerges and flowers in early spring, and the other species does not emerge until late summer, after the first species has set seed. This is probably an example of:

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This is an example of resource partitioning, where two species use the same habitat but at different times to reduce competition for resources.

Two Species of Buttercup Are Found in the Same Field