When two species interact directly to aggressively defend resources, it is called

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Interference competition involves direct interactions between two species where one species aggressively defends resources against the other, often through physical confrontation or territorial behavior. Allelopathy involves the release of chemicals that inhibit the growth or survival of other species. Exploitative competition involves indirect competition for shared resources, such as when two herbivores compete for limited plant resources. Apparent competition involves two or more species that share a common predator, which indirectly causes competition between them.

When Two Species Interact Directly to Aggressively Defend Resources, It