Two species of warblers colonize the same island habitat.Both species nest in similar locations and eat the same type of prey.Eventually,competition will probably cause one species to
A)migrate.
B)grow exponentially.
C)speciate.
D)be eliminated.

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Both species have similar niches (nesting location and diet), which will lead to intense competition for resources. Eventually, one species will be better adapted to the environment and outcompete the other. The losing species will either migrate to a new location, experience a decline in population growth and reproduce at a slower rate, or be eliminated entirely. Thus, the best choice is D, as it best describes the outcome of intense competition between the two species.

Two Species of Warblers Colonize the Same Island Habitat