Character Displacement Differs from Resource Partitioning Because Character Displacement ________

Question

Character displacement differs from resource partitioning because character displacement ________.
A) is a fundamental difference in feeding behaviors of individuals
B) is directly linked to the evolution of genotypes that have allowed alternate resource use
C) is a difference in the niche within a habitat that is preferred to be used by a species
D) is not the result of competition

Accepted Answer

Character displacement involves evolutionary changes that minimize competition between species by evolving differences in their physical characteristics (e.g., beak size in birds) that allow them to utilize different resources more effectively. This is in contrast to resource partitioning, which can involve behavioral or temporal changes to reduce competition without necessarily involving evolutionary changes in physical traits.