Recall the example of different ladybug species described in the text, which each feed on a different species of plant. If two such species inhabit the same types of plants but in different locations (i.e., one near the base of the plant and the other on the uppermost leaves), these species would be considered to be _____ separated.
A)temporally
B)ecologically
C)energetically
D)both temporally and ecologically

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The ladybug species are separated based on their ecological niches, i.e., the specific plant species they feed on and the location on the plant where they feed. This is an example of ecological separation. Temporal separation would imply that the ladybugs inhabit the same plant at different times, which is not the case in the example provided. Energetic separation refers to differences in the way organisms obtain energy and is not relevant to the ladybug example.

Recall the Example of Different Ladybug Species Described in the Text