住すみ分わける

ichidan verb, transitive verb

differentiate; segregate; separate into distinct groups

Used when entities (species, groups, functions) are divided or distinguished so that they occupy different niches, areas, or roles. Often implies coexistence through separation rather than conflict.

• この森もりでは、鳥とりたちが高たかさによって住すみ分わけている。

  In this forest, the birds segregate themselves by height.

• 市し場じょうでは、各かく社しゃが得とく意い分ぶん野やで住すみ分わけている。

  In the market, each company differentiates itself in its area of expertise.