Question

Competition for food, light and space is most severe in .........

• A. Closely related species growing in the same area (in the same niche)
• B. Closely related species growing in different habitat
• C. Distantly related species growing in the same habitat
• D. Distantly related species growing in different habitat

Answer 1

The correct option is A Closely related species growing in the same area (in the same niche)

Competition in biology is a contest between two or more organisms, animals, individuals, groups, etc., for territory, a niche, or a location of resources, for resources and goods, mates etc. It is most severe in closely related species grown in same habitat as these species will have same niche, type of food they eat and same characteristics etc.