MCQ
Which competition is more intense?
  • Intraspecific competition
  • B
    Interspecific competition
  • C
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    Predation

Answer

Correct option: A.
Intraspecific competition
a
Competition Rivalary between two or more organisms for obtaining the same resources. Competition is of two types $e . g .$, intraspecific and interspecific

Differences between Intraspecific and Interspecific Competition

Intraspecific Competition

Interspecific Competition

It is competition among individuals of the same species.

The competition is amongst the members of different species.

The competition is for all the requirements

The competition is for one or a few requirements.

 

The competing individuals have different types of adaptations.

The competing individuals have similar type of adaptation.

It is less severe as the similar needs are a few and the adaptations are different.

It is more severe due to similar needs and adaptations.  

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