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Why is it believed that no two species can occupy exactly the same niche?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Concept of Niche**: - A niche refers to the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms. 2. **Identifying the Principle**: - The principle that explains why no two species can occupy the same niche is known as the **Gauss Competitive Exclusion Principle**. This principle states that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist if other ecological factors are constant. ...
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