According to the Competitive Exclusion Principle, Two Species Cannot Continue

Question

According to the competitive exclusion principle, two species cannot continue to occupy the same
A) habitat.
B) niche.
C) territory.
D) range.
E) biome.

Accepted Answer

The competitive exclusion principle states that two species cannot occupy the same niche. A niche refers to the role and position of a species in its environment, including its habitat, resources used, and interactions with other species. If two species have identical niches, they will compete for resources until one is more successful and eliminates the other. Therefore, the best choice is B, niche.