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JAMB Biology 2004 Question 46

Question 46

Ecological Associations

Which of the following is an example of intraspecific competition?

  1. A.a lizard and an ant-eater chasing an insect
  2. B.a worker termite and a soldier in a limited space
  3. C.a hawk and an eagle targeting the same chicken
  4. D.yam and potato shoots growing out through the same window
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a worker termite and a soldier in a limited space)

Explanation

Intraspecific competition is between members of the same species. A worker and a soldier termite are both termites; the other pairs are different species.