The type of interaction that results when a resource is in short supply and one organism uses the resource at the expense of the other is called:

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Competition occurs when a resource is in short supply and two or more organisms compete to use the resource. One organism may end up using the resource at the expense of the other, resulting in a negative interaction. This can lead to a decrease in population size or distribution of one or both of the organisms involved in the competition.

The Type of Interaction That Results When a Resource Is