Question 22
Ecological AssociationsWhich of the following relationships illustrates competition?
- A.Cattle egret moving along with cattle
- B.Goats and cows grazing on a small grass lawn
- C.Mosses succeeding lichens in a rocky terrain
- D.Red mangrove swamp dying and replaced by white mangrove
- E.Forest trees, shrubs and grasses replacing white mangrove in a swamp
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Goats and cows grazing on a small grass lawn)
Explanation
Goats and cows both need the same limited grass, so they compete.