Question

According to Gause, if two species are occupying same ecological niche and competing for common resources then:

• A. Both species will eliminate each other
• B. Inferior type will eliminate the superior type of species
• C. Superior species will exclude the inferior type of species
• D. Both species will remain unaffected

Answer 1

The correct option is C Superior species will exclude the inferior type of species

According to Gause, if two species are occupying same ecological niche and competing for common resources then superior species will exclude the inferior type of species.