An especially effective strategy for reducing intraspecific competition is
A) different ecological niches for juveniles and adults.
B) rapid reproduction.
C) eating prey before they are "ready" (ripe) for other species.
D) resource partitioning.
E) None of these. These are examples for reducing interspecific competition.

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Intraspecific competition occurs within the same species. By having different ecological niches for juveniles and adults, individuals of the same species reduce competition for the same resources.

An Especially Effective Strategy for Reducing Intraspecific Competition Is