Overview
The competitive exclusion principle is a fundamental concept in ecology that explains how species compete for limited resources. It asserts that when two species vie for the same resources, one will inevitably outcompete the other, leading to its decline or extinction. This principle highlights the ...
Key Terms
Example: A forest ecosystem includes trees, animals, soil, and climate.
Example: A bee's niche includes pollinating flowers.
Example: Coral reefs have high biodiversity with many species of fish.
Example: The zebra mussel is an invasive species in North America.
Example: Different bird species may feed at different heights in a tree.
Example: A lake can only support a certain number of fish.
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Key Concepts
resource competitionniche differentiationspecies coexistenceecological balance