Question

When two plant species in the same field compete for sunlight, water, and minerals, which type of population interaction is occurring?

Options

• Mutualism

• Competition

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

Answer 1

This scenario describes competition, where both plant species are negatively affected as they fight for the same limited resources (sunlight, water, and minerals). Both organisms are harmed in this interaction, represented by the (-/-) sign convention.