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Intraspecific competition is competition among

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Populations and their regulatory factors

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Individuals of a community

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Individuals of a population

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Species

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Solution

The correct option is C Individuals of a population
The competition that takes place within the members of a species for food, water, mates and breeding places is called intra specific competition.
So, the correct option is 'individuals of a population'.

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