Which of the following is an example of interspecific competition?
A)Two gray squirrels collecting nuts from the same tree.
B)Mites and nematodes all feeding on the same decomposing plant.
C)A group of cliff swallows feeding on a swarm of mosquitoes.
D)A honeybee feeding on several species of flowers.

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Interspecific competition occurs between individuals of different species competing for the same resource in an ecosystem. Mites and nematodes feeding on the same decomposing plant is an example of this, as they are different species competing for the same food resource.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Interspecific Competition