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Revision as of 18:41, 12 May 2019
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Competition is when two or more living creatures struggle against each other to get the same things.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Competition is when different organisms within a community or population are seeking the same limited resource.
About Competition
- Competition happens because there is not enough of a resource to keep all of the organisms within a community or population alive.
- When organisms compete for the same resource some will lose and others will win. This is referred to as survival of the fittest.
- Competition drives the process of natural selection.
Competition between Animals
- Most animals within a population compete for limited food supplies.