Competition (biology)
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Competition is an interaction between organisms or species in which both require one or more resources that are in limited supply. Competition lowers the fitness of both organisms involved since the p
A great egret and neotropic cormorant competing over territory
Male-male competition in red deer during rut is an example of interference competition within a species.
Sea anemones compete for the territory in tide pools
Medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos
Intraspecific competition
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Intraspecific competition is an interaction in population ecology, whereby members of the same species compete for limited resources. This leads to a reduction in fitness for both individuals, but the
Male hartebeest locking horns and fiercely defending their territories. An example of direct competition.
Flamingos competing via interference competition, potentially for territories, mates or food.
Population growth against time in a population growing logistically. The steepest parts of the graph are where the population growth is most rapid.