Read the following statements about ‘recent studies supporting competition’ as suggested in ‘Gause’s competitive exclusion principle’.
(I) Gause’s hypothesis says if two species compete for same resources then one will be eliminated by another species.
(II) More recent studies point out that species facing competition might evolve mechanisms that promote coexistence rather than exclusion.
(III) Gause’s competitive exclusion principle is effective when resources are in excess.
(IV) Unlimited resources give better opportunity for adaptation.
Choose the correct combination of statements.
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(I) is correct: Gause’s principle states that two species competing for the same resource cannot coexist.
(II) is correct: newer studies show species may evolve to coexist.
(III) is incorrect (principle applies when resources are limited), and IV is not directly relevant.
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