To which field does the term "character displacement" relate?
Ecology
Physics
Chemistry
Astrophysics
Answer
**Ecology.** Character displacement refers to the evolutionary divergence in traits between closely related species that coexist in the same area, driven by natural selection. It occurs when different species experience competition for similar ecological niches, leading to a divergence in characteristics such as body size, diet, morphology, or behaviour. This divergence reduces competition and allows species to coexist in the same environment.
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