When two species have overlapping niches and one species is excluded by the other, it is an example of

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Competitive exclusion is the principle that two species with similar needs for resources cannot coexist in the same niche. The species with better adaptations or competitive abilities will outcompete and exclude the other species. The term is also known as Gause's law of competitive exclusion. The remaining choices are not related to this scenario. A is the range of conditions and resources where a species can survive and reproduce. B is not a recognized term. C refers to the actual place where a species lives, which may not be the same as its potential or fundamental niche. D is competition between individuals of the same species.

When Two Species Have Overlapping Niches and One Species Is