Competition For Resources
Competition for resources can be defined as interaction between species, in where the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another. There are different types of competition in the natural world. When the competition is occurring inside members of a single species is called intraspecific competition. On the other hand, when members of many species are competing for something, that's called intrespecific competition.
The picture above shows interference competition which is a result of aggression. This would only occur when their competing for food, reproduction, shelter, e.c.
The competitive exclusion principle states that species less suited to compete for resources should either adapt or die out. This competition within and between species for resources plays a critical role in natural selection.
When Charles Darwin went to the Galapagos Islands he noticed that the Finches in that island had evolved over time. On the picture you notice that the beaks of the finches all are different. The cause of this is competition for resources. The finches all evolved their beaks over time to fit their diet. So Finches with big beaks will eat fruit and stuff like that. Therefore Finches with smaller beaks, their diet will consist of seeds or small insects.
As you can see animals will evolve if competition for their resources occur. As you can see on the graph below, Species A and B are being shown of the graph. Species B eliminates the resources needed to support Species A. Therefore Species B beats Species A.
Another example of competition for resources would involve trees. Some trees grow bigger than others. In the rain forest this is a benefit for the taller trees. The tall trees expand its branches and absorb all the sunlight. The branches from these trees blocks smaller trees or plants from receiving as much sunlight.So this would be competition for resources.
Hello my name is Adelina Palomino. I was born in California and moved to Kansas when I was in fourth grade. I’m in 11th grade and attend Olathe North. I love the Student Naturalist program because I like working with animals and learning about their environment.
The picture above shows interference competition which is a result of aggression. This would only occur when their competing for food, reproduction, shelter, e.c.
The competitive exclusion principle states that species less suited to compete for resources should either adapt or die out. This competition within and between species for resources plays a critical role in natural selection.
When Charles Darwin went to the Galapagos Islands he noticed that the Finches in that island had evolved over time. On the picture you notice that the beaks of the finches all are different. The cause of this is competition for resources. The finches all evolved their beaks over time to fit their diet. So Finches with big beaks will eat fruit and stuff like that. Therefore Finches with smaller beaks, their diet will consist of seeds or small insects.
As you can see animals will evolve if competition for their resources occur. As you can see on the graph below, Species A and B are being shown of the graph. Species B eliminates the resources needed to support Species A. Therefore Species B beats Species A.
Another example of competition for resources would involve trees. Some trees grow bigger than others. In the rain forest this is a benefit for the taller trees. The tall trees expand its branches and absorb all the sunlight. The branches from these trees blocks smaller trees or plants from receiving as much sunlight.So this would be competition for resources.
Hello my name is Adelina Palomino. I was born in California and moved to Kansas when I was in fourth grade. I’m in 11th grade and attend Olathe North. I love the Student Naturalist program because I like working with animals and learning about their environment.
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