Interference competition has been demonstrated to occur between
A) species of barnacles in the rocky intertidal zone.
B) species of ants in the deserts of North America.
C) species of soil bacteria that produce antibiotics.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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All of the given options describe examples of interference competition between different species. In the case of barnacles in the intertidal zone, larger species may actively prevent smaller species from occupying space on the rocky surface. In desert ant communities, different species may compete for limited resources such as water and food. Soil bacteria can produce antibiotics that inhibit the growth of other bacterial species in the surrounding environment, leading to competition for resources.

Interference Competition Has Been Demonstrated to Occur Between