WAEC Biology 2010 Question 41

Question 41

Population Ecology

In a population, food shortage may lead to

  1. A.an increased survival rate.
  2. B.high reproduction rate.
  3. C.intra-specific competition.
  4. D.low rate of migration.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (intra-specific competition.)

Explanation

When food is short, members of the same species compete for it: intra-specific competition.