Question

Write a short note on competition.

Answer 1

1. Competition is an interaction between organisms or species in which both are harmed when they compete for the same limited resources, such as food, space, or mates.
2. It occurs both within the same species (intraspecific) and between different species (interspecific).
3. Competition affects population size and the distribution of organisms in a habitat.
4. It plays a crucial role in natural selection and maintaining ecological balance by regulating population density and resource allocation.