Which scenario is the best example of competition between individuals of the same species?(1 point)
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Fish compete for shelter in a coral reef.
Fish compete for shelter in a coral reef.
Savannah predators compete to consume antelope.
Savannah predators compete to consume antelope.
Hermit crabs compete for shells to live in.
Hermit crabs compete for shells to live in.
Trees in a forest compete for sunlight.
The best example of competition between individuals of the same species is when hermit crabs compete for shells to live in. To determine this, we can analyze the scenarios and consider the concept of competition.
In the case of fish competing for shelter in a coral reef, this can be seen as competition, but it could also involve competition between different species, such as different types of fish or other organisms. So, it doesn't exclusively involve competition between individuals of the same species.
Similarly, savannah predators competing to consume antelope could involve competition between individuals of the same species (predators) for the same prey (antelope). However, it could also involve competition between different predator species or individuals of different predator species, which makes it less specific to individuals of the same species.
On the other hand, hermit crabs competing for shells to live in is a clear example of competition between individuals of the same species. Being territorial creatures, hermit crabs actively search and compete for shells to use as their homes. In this case, the competition is solely between hermit crabs for a limited resource, which is the availability of suitable shells.
Lastly, trees in a forest competing for sunlight can also involve varying levels of competition between individuals of the same species. However, it can also involve competition between different tree species or individuals of different tree species for access to sunlight. Therefore, it is not as focused on competition between individuals of the same species as the hermit crab scenario.
In conclusion, the scenario where hermit crabs compete for shells to live in is the best example of competition between individuals of the same species.