Individuals of a single species fighting over access to a limiting resource would be an example of _______________.
A)interspecific competition
B)competitive exclusion
C)intraspecific competition
D)resource partitioning
E)symbiosis

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Intraspecific competition occurs when individuals of the same species compete for limited resources like food, water, and shelter. This competition can be intense and can result in reduced growth rates, lower reproductive success, and increased mortality. This type of competition is common in populations that have high population densities and limited resources available. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Individuals of a Single Species Fighting Over Access to a Limiting