In Interspecific Competition, the Competitors are Generally Competing For

Question

In interspecific competition, the competitors are generally competing for:
A) mates.
B) coexistence.
C) social status.
D) resources.

Accepted Answer

In interspecific competition, individuals of different species are competing for limited resources such as food, water, and shelter. The competition is often intense as each species tries to outcompete the other in order to survive and reproduce. While factors such as social status and mate choice may play a role in some interspecific interactions, competition for resources is the primary driver of competition between species.