Two Species Are Most Likely to Coexist Despite Competition Between

question 22

Multiple Choice

Two species are most likely to coexist despite competition between them when

• A) a nonfood item is the limiting resource.
• B) a food item is the limiting resource.
• C) interspecific competition is stronger than intraspecific competition.
• D) a species gains a growth advantage when it is common.
• E) intraspecific competition is stronger than interspecific competition.

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