Asked by Joshua Rosentel on Jun 20, 2024

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Which term describes the relationship between fire ant and native ant populations? 

A)  mutualism 
B)  interspecific competition 
C)  commensalisms 
D)  intraspecific competition

Interspecific Competition

A form of competition in which individuals of different species compete for the same resource in an ecosystem.

Fire Ant

A type of ant known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting, often causing ecological problems where they are introduced outside their native range.

Native Ant

A species of ant indigenous to a specific region or habitat, adapted to its local environmental conditions.

  • Understand interspecific and intraspecific competition and its examples.
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Cecilia Alexandria GodoyJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Fire ants are invasive species, and they often outcompete native ant populations for resources such as food and habitat. This type of interaction between two different species is called interspecific competition. Mutualism refers to a relationship where both species involved benefit from the interaction, commensalism refers to a relationship where one species benefits while the other is unaffected, and intraspecific competition refers to competition between individuals of the same species.