Multiple Choice
The value of niche overlap (α₂₁N₁) increases when the
A) proportional use of the resource by species 1 and 2 are different.
B) proportional use of the resource by species 1 and 2 are similar.
C) squared resource use is 1.0.
D) carrying capacity changes.
E) none of the above
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