Eight species of woodpeckers coexist in Oregon forests. All feed on insects and nest in hollow trees, but the details of their foraging behavior and nesting preferences vary. What does this best illustrate?

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The coexistence of the eight species of woodpeckers in Oregon forests, with each species having specific foraging behavior and nesting preferences, illustrates resource partitioning. This is a form of niche differentiation where species with similar resource requirements divide the resources based on their specific characteristics, reducing competition and allowing for coexistence.

Eight Species of Woodpeckers Coexist in Oregon Forests