Question

A scientist studied iguanas on the Galapagos Islands. He discovered two species of iguanas that live in different habitats and display very different behaviors. His observations are listed in the table below.

Which of these is a correct statement about the two species of iguanas?



(1 point)
Responses

The two species are using resource partitioning.
The two species are using resource partitioning.

The two species of iguana occupy overlapping niches.
The two species of iguana occupy overlapping niches.

Both species of iguanas arose through the process of succession.
Both species of iguanas arose through the process of succession.

The marine iguana is a scavenger, and the land iguana is an omnivore.

Answer 1

The correct statement about the two species of iguanas, based on the information provided, is:

**The two species are using resource partitioning.**

Resource partitioning occurs when two species that compete for the same resources evolve different behaviors or adaptations that allow them to coexist by utilizing different resources or occupying different niches. This explanation aligns with their different habitats and behaviors. The other statements either lack specific support from the information given or are incorrect.