Two Species of Woody Shrubs Are in Close Proximity and in Competition

question 99

Multiple Choice

Two species of woody shrubs are in close proximity and in competition for limited resources. One species produces chemicals through its roots that limit the growth of the other. The production of these chemicals is a form of

• A) intraspecific competition.
• B) interference competition.
• C) competitive exclusion.
• D) resource partitioning.
• E) exploitative competition.

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