LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which event is the best example of competition between species in a pond?
A
dragonflies landing on lily pads
B
lizards and snakes lying in the sun
C
hawks eating mice
D
frogs and toads eating flies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An example among animals could be the case of cheetahs and lions; since both species feed on similar prey, they are negatively impacted by the presence of the other because they will have less food, however, they still persist together, despite the prediction that under competition one will displace the other.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Competition between two species occurs when both species are using the same resources in an area. If a new species moves into an area and eats the same food as a current species, this would lead to competition. Competition between species is called interspecific competition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Interspecific competition is a form of competition between different species inhabiting the same ecological area. In biology, competition means rivalry for a limited resource, such as food, mate, shelter, etc.

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