Competition Between Individuals of the Same Species is Which Type

Question

Competition between individuals of the same species is which type of competition?
A) Interspecific competition
B) Intraspecific competition
C) Heterotrophic competition
D) Disruptive competition

Accepted Answer

Intraspecific competition refers to the competition between individuals of the same species, while interspecific competition refers to competition between individuals of different species. Heterotrophic competition is not a common term used in ecology, and disruptive competition refers to a specific type of intraspecific competition where two extreme phenotypes are favored over intermediate phenotypes. Therefore, the correct answer is B.