Interspecific Competition
- Pronunciation
- /in-ter-speh-sif-ik kom-PET-i-shun/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Interspecific Competition
- Plural
- Interspecific Competitions
Definition
A form of competition that occurs between individuals of different species, typically vying for limited resources such as food, habitat, or mates.
Etymology
Example
Interspecific competition can occur when two different species of birds compete for the same nesting sites.
Related Terms
- Competition
- Species diversity
- Resource partitioning
Usage Notes
Interspecific competition can influence community structure and species coexistence.