A Nigerian coastal forest is inhabited by five species of small primates, all competing for the same limiting resources.If one primate species becomes locally extinct because of hunting, what will happen to the niches of the remaining species?

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With one primate species becoming locally extinct, there will be a reduction in competition for resources, and hence, the remaining four species will have a chance to expand their realized niches. This could also result in some species occupying areas that were previously used by the extinct species, leading to the expansion of their realized niches. However, it is not necessary that all realized niches or fundamental niches will expand.

A Nigerian Coastal Forest Is Inhabited by Five Species of Small