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Identifying Niche-Partitioning Mechanisms

You will collect data to examine three possible mechanisms for how the dik-dik, impala, Grevy’s zebra, and Cape buffalo partition niches and avoid competition. From the drop-down menus, select the most useful type of data you should collect.

Partitioning by Space

These herbivores feed in different locations in the park.

Partitioning by Time

These herbivores feed at different times of the day and night.

Partitioning by Food

These herbivores feed on different types of plants.