Two bird species compete in the forest for the same seeds.If α = 0.75 and β = 0.25,then (assuming the same carrying capacity for both)

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In competition models, if α (the effect of species 2 on species 1) is less than 1 and β (the effect of species 1 on species 2) is greater than 1 (in this case, α + β = 1 but α < β), it indicates that species 1 has a competitive advantage over species 2. Therefore, species 1 will outcompete species 2 because it is less affected by the presence of species 2 than vice versa.

Two Bird Species Compete in the Forest for the Same