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A subdivision of resources (such as space, food, nesting sites, etc.) that minimizes competition between similar species. Similar to niche partitioning.

"resource-partitioning theory explains the rise of late-stage specialist segments within an industry as an (unexpected) outcome of the consolidation occuring among large generalist organizations as they compete for the largest consumer resource bases of the mass market." - Carroll, Glenn R. & Swaminathan, Amand ("Why the Microbrewery Movement? Organizational Dynamics of Resource Partitioning in the US Brewing Industry") Nov 2000


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