A group of species in a community all feed on similar resources, and they are all approximately equal in their ability to obtain these resources.Species diversity in this group is likely maintained by
A) intraspecific competition.
B) interspecific competition.
C) chance or random resource use.
D) resource-mediated coexistence.
E) differences in interaction strength.

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Species diversity in this group is likely maintained by chance or random resource use, as all species have similar abilities to obtain resources, reducing the impact of competition.

A Group of Species in a Community All Feed on Similar