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Question
Competition between species will be greatest if they attempt to occupy the same: A. community B. habitat C. niche D. ecosystem
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The competitive exclusion principle states that two species cannot coexist indefinitely if they occupy the exact same niche (same role and resource use). Competition is most intense when niches overlap significantly.
Hint
It's about the job they do, not just the place they live.