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Biology Organisms and Populations Populations Attributes Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

The fitness of one species (measured in terms of its 'r', the intrinsic rate of increase) is significantly lower in the presence of another species. The above phenomenon refers to -

A
Competition
B
Symbiosis
C
Compensation
D
Protocooperation

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When two species occur together and the intrinsic rate of increase (r) of one species decreases due to the presence of another species, it indicates that both are using similar limited resources, leading to competition.

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