Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 54 - 54.1 - Concept Check - Page 1221: 2

Answer

Only one species will survive and thrive.

Work Step by Step

Assuming the resource is limited enough that it can only sustain one population, the species with better fitness to compete will win out and thrive while the other species will decline. The less-competitive species's population will dwindle and can eventually die out entirely.
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