Question

which of the following best describes an example of resource partitioning in an ecosystem? a two different bird species feed from the same oak tree, one eats acorns, and the other eats insects in the bark. b a tick uses a white - tailed deer as its host, consuming the deers blood as food. c two individuals from the same population of barn owls hunt for the same species of mouse during the night. d a mason bee pollinates a variety of flowers in a botanical garden.

Explanation:

Resource partitioning occurs when different species divide up resources in an ecosystem to reduce competition. In option A, two different bird species feeding on different parts (worms and insects) of the same oak - tree is an example of resource partitioning as they are using different resources from the same tree. Option B is parasitism (tick on deer). Option C is competition within the same population of barn owls. Option D is pollination by a bee.

Answer:

A. Two different bird species feed from the same oak tree, one eats worms, and the other eats insects in the bark.