Competition for resources by two species occupying the same or similar niches is usually alleviated by

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Resource partitioning occurs when two species occupying the same or similar niches divide up the resources in order to reduce competition. This can involve differences in foraging behavior, diet, or habitat use. It allows both species to coexist and utilize the resources available to them. Mutualism and commensalism involve interactions between different species, while extinction of one species would not be a sustainable solution. Symbiosis is a broader term that encompasses different types of close relationships between species.

Competition for Resources by Two Species Occupying the Same or Similar