Resource partitioning can often be seen in similar species that occupy the same geographic area. These species avoid competition by living in different portions of the habitat or by utilizing different food or other resources and are called ________ species.

A. fundamental
B. allopatric
C. sympatric
D. exploitative
E. competitive


Answer: C

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