Two different species of ants compete in the same area for food. One of the species prevents the other from accessing food by plugging the holes of its nest with rocks. What kind of competition is this an example of?

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This is an example of interspecific (between different species) interference competition, where one species directly interferes with another's access to resources by physically preventing them from reaching the food.

Two Different Species of Ants Compete in the Same Area