If species are competing for the same resource,one species is likely to go extinct through competitive exclusion,or natural selection will drive the evolution of
A)prezygotic isolating mechanisms.
B)hybrids.
C)character displacement.
D)polyploid individuals.

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Character displacement is the evolution of differences in traits between two competing species in the same habitat. This allows them to reduce competition and coexist, thereby reducing the likelihood of one species going extinct through competitive exclusion. This process is driven by natural selection. Prezygotic isolating mechanisms, hybrids, and polyploid individuals are not directly relevant to the scenario described in the question.

If Species Are Competing for the Same Resource,one Species Is