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Competition for resources between members of the same species.
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Intraspecific competition — is a particular form of competition in which members of the same species vie for the same resource in an ecosystem (e.g. food, light, nutrients, space). This can be contrasted with Interspecific competition, in which different species compete.For … Wikipedia
intraspecific — [in΄trəspə sif′ik] adj. within a single species * * * in·tra·spe·cif·ic (ĭn trə spĭ sĭfʹĭk) also in·tra·spe·cies ( spēʹshēz, sēz) adj. Arising or occurring within a species: intraspecific competition. * * * … Universalium
Competition (biology) — Sea Anemones compete for the territory in tide pools Competition is an interaction between organisms or species, in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another. Limited supply of at least one resource (such as food, water … Wikipedia
intraspecific — in·tra·spe·cif·ic spi sif ik adj occurring within a species or involving members of one species <intraspecific variation> <intraspecific competition> in·tra·spe·cif·i·cal·ly i k(ə )lē adv … Medical dictionary
intraspecific — adjective Date: 1919 occurring within a species or involving members of one species < intraspecific competition > … New Collegiate Dictionary
intraspecific — adjective arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species intraspecific competition • Syn: ↑intraspecies • Ant: ↑interspecies (for: ↑intraspecies) … Useful english dictionary
Intraspecific breeding — is the act of breeding two varieties within the same species.The breeding of intraspecific organisms produce hybrids that often show hybrid vigour (heterosis), growing more vigorously and yielding more than in bred lines. Intraspecific offspring… … Wikipedia
Competition — For other uses, see Competition (disambiguation). A selection of images showing some of the sporting events that are classed as athletics competitions Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or… … Wikipedia
Interspecific competition — Interspecific competition, in ecology, is a form of competition in which individuals of different species compete for the same resource in an ecosystem (e.g. food or living space). The other form of competition is intraspecific competition, which … Wikipedia
Occupancy-abundance relationship — In macroecology, the occupancy abundance (O A) relationship is the relationship between the abundance of species and the size of their ranges within a region. This relationship is perhaps one of the most well documented relationships in… … Wikipedia
