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Q. Consider the following statements regarding 'ecological equivalence':
  1. Ecologically equivalent organisms occupy the same or similar ecological niches, but in different geographic regions.
  2. Cats and owls are examples of organisms showing ecological equivalence.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both statements are correct. Ecological equivalents are organisms occupying similar niches in different geographical regions. For example, owls and cats, though unrelated taxonomically, perform similar ecological roles—both are predators of small mammals like mice in their respective environments.
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