Two families of feral cats move into the same barn. One family preys on the mice; the other preys on the pigeons. This behavior is an example of
A) ecosystem profile.
B) mutualism.
C) resource partitioning.
D) parasitism.
E) interspecific competition.

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Resource partitioning occurs when two species divide a niche to avoid competition for resources, in this case, one family of cats preys on mice and the other on pigeons, thus reducing direct competition for food.

Two Families of Feral Cats Move into the Same Barn