Overlap of niches can be minimized through:
A)increased population growth.
B)species evolving similar adaptations over time.
C)resource partitioning.
D)reduction in the size of the fundamental niche.
E)an increase in the similarity of species occupying an area.

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Resource partitioning refers to the specialization of certain species to use specific resources within their shared environment. By dividing up the available resources, competition between species is reduced, leading to a decrease in the overlap of their niches. A, B, D, and E do not provide effective solutions to minimizing niche overlap.

Overlap of Niches Can Be Minimized Through