In an ecosystem with many similar species,we typically find
A)intense interspecific competition mostly for food.
B)competitors using different resources to minimize interspecific competition.
C)intense interspecific competition mostly for nesting sites.
D)adaptations for battles and interspecific competition.

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In an ecosystem with many similar species, intense interspecific competition is likely to occur. To minimize this competition, competitors often use different resources or occupy different niches. This leads to resource partitioning and decreased competition for the same resource. Therefore, choice B is the best option.

In an Ecosystem with Many Similar Species,we Typically Find