Which interaction does not cause a species' realized niche to be more restricted than its fundamental niche?
A) Parasitism
B) Predation
C) Mutualism
D) Exploitation competition
E) Interference competition

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Mutualism is a cooperative interaction between two species, where both benefit and thus potentially expand their niches, rather than restricting them. In contrast, parasitism, predation, exploitation competition, and interference competition all involve some form of harm or limitation imposed by one species on another, leading to a more restricted realized niche for the affected species.

Which Interaction Does Not Cause a Species' Realized Niche to Be