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Why does competition between individuals of the same species tend to be greater?
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∙ 8y ago
Well the objective of any species is to reproduce. From that we can deduce that the competition between species is a result of each member trying to be best. The 'best' is a bit vague because it depends on what is important to the species at a certain time. For example in human history people have fought over a number of objects, land, and people to prove they are the most powerful, efficient, or wealthy.
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∙ 10y ago
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What are some examples of Competition?
Interspecific competition is competition that occurs between two different species. Another kind of competition is interference competition. This is when two or more individuals compete using aggression.
How does territoriality limit intraspecific competition?
Territoriality limits intraspecific competition because the individuals of a species claim their territories, so that the other individuals of a species know that they have claimed it. When they know this, they can no longer try to steal the territory.
When two or more individuals or populations try to use the same resource such as?
It is called competiton.
Why does competiton between individuals of the same species tend to be greater than competition between individuals of different species?
My take is that a species has slightly different needs for survival, such as the food sources and climate. Individuals from the same species will have the same needs and have to share the same limited resources too, while individuals from another species will not be as interested in the same items. Scarcity of what one needs to survive creates a competitive environment with others who have the same interest.
The struggle between organisms for the limited resources in a habitat?
Competition: intraspecifically (between members of the same species) or interspecifically (between members of different species).
When multiple organisms of the same species coexist together what kinda results do you get?
Competition can occur between individuals of the same species, called intraspecific competition, or between different species, called interspecific competition. Studies show that intraspecific competition can regulate population dynamics (changes in population size over time). This occurs because individuals become crowded as a population grows.
What is the term used to describe when animals have need for the same resources?
CompetitionCompetition among members of the same species is known as intraspecific competition, while competition between individuals of different species is known as interspecific competition.
What is it called when there is a struggle between organisms in a habitat with limited resources?
Competition.If the competition occurs between individuals of the same species it is called intraspecific competition.If the competition is between individuals of different species it is called interspecific competition.
What example of competition between individuals within population and of competitions?
2 species of paramecium need to compete for their own resources!
Why is competition among individuals of the same species so intense and how does it contribute to survival?
Limited resources, competition among individuals allows the most fit to succeed resulting in a stronger species
What is competition between species called?
Interspecific competition.
What are some examples of Competition?
Interspecific competition is competition that occurs between two different species. Another kind of competition is interference competition. This is when two or more individuals compete using aggression.
How does territoriality limit intraspecific competition?
Territoriality limits intraspecific competition because the individuals of a species claim their territories, so that the other individuals of a species know that they have claimed it. When they know this, they can no longer try to steal the territory.
Differentiate between interspecific competition and intraspecific competition.?
Interspecific competition is the competition between two or more species of different organisms competing for the same resources. Intraspecific competition is the competition between two or more of the same species fighting for the same resources.
Can two different species occupy the same ecological niche indefinitely?
Not indefinitely. The key to occupying the same niche is resource availability. When two different organisms use the same resource in a simliar way, they can coexist without any problem if population density is low. When more individuals are present and occupy the same niche, competition takes over and whichever organism is the most efficient at obtaining the common resource will outcompete others.
Does competition occur only between members of the same species?
When competition occurs between species, the stronger species remain. This process is called: natural selection.
When two or more individuals or populations try to use the same resource such as?
It is called competiton.
