Which one of the following illustrates interspecific competition?
A)The largest wolves in a pack are the first to feed on a freshly killed deer.
B)Two honeybees from the same colony converge on a flower to collect pollen and nectar.
C)Advertising its nectar with red colors,a columbine flower attracts a hummingbird for a meal.
D)Caterpillars of two different species of moth are feeding on the same plant's leaves.

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Interspecific competition occurs when individuals of different species compete for the same resources. In this case, the caterpillars of two different species of moth are competing for the same plant's leaves, which is an example of interspecific competition. Options A, B, and C all involve individuals of the same species interacting with each other or with different species in a way that does not directly involve competition for resources.

Which One of the Following Illustrates Interspecific Competition