If two species are in competition for the same resources,
A)we can infer they are in a predator-prey relationship.
B)a new species will most likely enter the ecosystem if the species decrease the overlap in their niche.
C)one will always drive the other into extinction.
D)they cannot be part of the same ecosystem.

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When two species compete for the same resources, niche differentiation or resource partitioning can occur, allowing both species to coexist by reducing direct competition. This can potentially make the ecosystem more stable and possibly more welcoming to new species due to the broader range of niches being exploited.

If Two Species Are in Competition for the Same Resources