Which of the following studies would a community ecologist undertake to learn about competitive interactions?
A) selectivity of nest sites among cavity-nesting songbirds
B) the grass species preferred by grazing pronghorn antelope and bison
C) nitrate and phosphate uptake by various hardwood forest tree species
D) stomach analysis of brown trout and brook trout in streams where they coexist
E) selectivity of nest sites among cavity-nesting songbirds, the grass species preferred by grazing pronghorn antelope and bison, nitrate and phosphate uptake by various hardwood forest tree species, and stomach analysis of brown trout and brook trout in streams where they coexist

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Each option describes a scenario where different species may compete for the same resources (nest sites, food, nutrients), which is central to understanding competitive interactions in community ecology.

Which of the Following Studies Would a Community Ecologist Undertake