Fruit bats require water and feed on ripened or fermenting fruit and vegetables. Suppose a male and a female fruit bat colonize a newly formed island with limited fruits, vegetables, and freshwater. As the population grows, which of the following best describes what could happen first?

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Given the limited resources (fruits, vegetables, and freshwater) on the newly formed island, not all individuals in the growing population of fruit bats will be able to obtain enough resources to survive. This is a direct consequence of competition for scarce resources, which is a fundamental concept in ecology.

Fruit Bats Require Water and Feed on Ripened or Fermenting