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9 Which statement best illustrates direct competition
within a species?
(1) A chipmunk is caught and eaten by a hungry
fox.
(2) A deer attempts to escape a mountain lion that
is chasing it.
(3) Two muskrats mate and produce a litter of off-
spring.
(4) Several squirrels eat acorns from the oak tree
where they live.

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Final answer:

Intraspecific competition involves competition within the same species, while indirect competition occurs when there is no physical interaction.


Explanation:

Intraspecific competition occurs within the same species where individuals compete for resources like mates or food. For instance, male lions fighting for the right to mate with females is a form of direct competition within a species.

Indirect competition can occur when a resource is small or not worth defending, like primates competing for quickly eaten insects where there is no physical interaction between individuals.


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