Three species of kangaroo rats and five species of mice live in the same geographic region.All of these species are competitors, feeding on grains or seeds.These eight species belong to the same
A) guild.
B) genus.
C) population.
D) functional group.
E) gene pool.

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The eight species of animals belong to the same guild because they all share the same niche as seed and grain eaters, and therefore compete for the same resources. A guild is a group of species that have similar ecological roles within an ecosystem.

Three Species of Kangaroo Rats and Five Species of Mice