A high density of elephant population in an area can result in:
Correct answer: A. Intraspecific competition
- A. Intraspecific competition
- B. Interspecific competition
- C. Predation on one another
- D. Mutualism
Explanation
Competition is rivalry for obtaining the same resource. Competition is of two types, intraspecific and interspecific. Intraspecific competition is the competition amongst members of the same species for a common resource. It may be for food, space, and mate. So if the density of elephant population in an area increases, it will lead to intraspecific competition. This will lead to the establishment of territories in elephants which will result in pushing out of the extra number securing shelter, mate and food for the rest.
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