Niche differentiation

Pronunciation
/NISH dif-fer-en-she-AY-shun/
Category
Ecology
Singular
Niche differentiation
Plural
Niche differentiations

Definition

The process by which species evolve to utilize different resources or habitats within an ecosystem, minimizing competition and allowing coexistence.

Etymology

Example

The differentiation of niches among species of warblers allows them to coexist by specializing in different foraging heights and insect prey types.

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