The competitive exclusion principle tells us that ________.
A) no two species can occupy the same niche in the same area
B) one species needs more resources than another
C) two species must compete for resources
D) None of the above

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The competitive exclusion principle states that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist if other ecological factors are constant. One species will outcompete the other, leading to the exclusion of the less competitive species.

The Competitive Exclusion Principle Tells Us That ________