Intraspecific competition

Pronunciation
/in-tra-spee-SIF-ik kom-PET-i-shun/
Category
Behavior

Definition

Competition for resources between individuals of the same species.

Etymology

From Latin 'intra-', meaning 'within', and 'specificus', meaning 'particular species'.

Example

Intraspecific competition for food resources can lead to reduced survival rates among individuals in a crowded population.

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