Question

two different species of animal prefer the same plant for food. one eats the leaves of the plant, the other prefers the fruit. by eating different parts of the same plant these species can successfully coexist because they do not
1 compete for limited resources
2 live in the same area
3 reproduce at the same time of year
4 interact in a predator - prey relationship

Explanation:

The problem is about two animal species coexisting by eating different parts of the same plant. Option 1: Since they eat different parts (leaves vs. fruit), they don't compete for the same limited food resources, which allows coexistence. Option 2: The scenario implies they live near the same plant, so they likely live in the same area. Option 3: Reproduction time isn't related to their food - based coexistence. Option 4: They are both herbivores (eating plant parts), not in a predator - prey relationship, and this isn't the reason for coexistence. So the correct answer is about not competing for limited resources.

Answer:

1. compete for limited resources