Which of the following groups of species represents a guild?
A)species of birds that feed on nectar
B)species of plants that use the C₃ pathway of photosynthesis
C)species of plants that tolerate shade
D)species of plants or animals that are iteroparous

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A guild is a group of species that exploit the same resources in a similar way, and the species of birds that feed on nectar belong to a guild because they utilize the same resource (nectar) in a similar way (by feeding on it). The other options listed are not examples of guilds because they do not represent groups of species that exploit the same resources in a similar way.

Which of the Following Groups of Species Represents a Guild