A weed that is ordinarily invasive is unable to establish itself in a meadow community because the roots of other plant species produce chemicals that retard its growth. This is an example of
A) resource partitioning.
B) resilience.
C) competitive displacement.
D) biotic resistance.

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Biotic resistance occurs when native species in a community prevent the establishment and spread of invasive species through mechanisms such as competition or chemical inhibition.

A Weed That Is Ordinarily Invasive Is Unable to Establish