Green anoles were forced out of their established habitat of trees, plants, walls and fences by invasive brown anoles. The green anoles then had to find new habitats in wetlands and tree crowns. This example illustrates the concept of:

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The example given describes a scenario where two species (green anoles and brown anoles) are competing for the same resources (habitat). This is competition. The green anoles were forced to adapt to a new habitat due to competition from the brown anoles. This illustrates the concept of realized niche, which is the actual resources and habitat a species occupies due to competition and other factors, as opposed to the ideal resources and habitat of its fundamental niche. Therefore, the answer is both competition and realized niche.

Green Anoles Were Forced Out of Their Established Habitat of Trees