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Abingation tortoise in Galapagos islands became extinct after goats with great browsing efficiency were introduced . In is an example of

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Competitive release

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Co-existence

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Interferance competition

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Competitive exclusion

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Solution

The correct option is D Competitive exclusion
The Abingdon Tortoise in Galapagos Islands became extinct within a decade only after goats were introduced on the Island. It is an example of competitive exclusion. It happened due to the greater browsing efficiency of the goats.
So the correct option is D.

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D. In intraspecific competition, the competing organisms belong to different species.

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