Competition for water, minerals, light and space is most severe between two:

Correct answer: D. Closely related species occupying the same niche

  • A. Species occupying different overlapping ecosystemsInstall Solar Panels
  • B. Closely related species occupying different niche
  • C. Unrelated species occupying the same niche
  • D. Closely related species occupying the same niche

Explanation

Competition is strongest when species require the same limited resources and occupy the same ecological niche; closely related species commonly have similar requirements. Different niches reduce direct competition even when species live in the same area.

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