Competition is best defined as a process in which the fitness of one species (measured in terms of its $' r '$ the intrinsic rate of increase) is significantly
Lower in presence of another superior species
Lower in presence of another superior species
Higher in presence of another superior species
Equal in presence of another superior species
Equal in presence of their own species
In figs pollination done only by..............., not by any another.
Stopage of reproduction in an organism by creating hurdle in its biology or physiology or its distruction by use of another organism is known as
Which of the following is an example of a defence used by plants against herbivores?
$I.$ Production of caffeine, tannin quinine
$II.$ More production of non-woody tissues
$III.$ Productions of hairs, thorns, spines
$IV.$ Production of hormone-like chemicals that interfere with insect metamorphosis
Select the correct pair
In an aquarium two herbivorous species of fish are living together and feeding on phytoplanktons. As per the Gause’s Principle, one of the species is to be eliminated in due course of time, but both are surviving well in the aquarium. Give possible reasons.