Question

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two plant species (p and q) flower simultaneously and depend on a single pollinator species (x). species x prefers plant species p over q for pollination. this causes a negative impact on flowering in plant species q.
fill in the boxes to describe the relationship among the species correctly.
species p and q:
species p and x:
competition mutualism

Explanation:

1. For species P and Q: Both rely on the same pollinator, and P's preference by the pollinator harms Q, meaning they compete for a limited resource (pollinator access).
2. For species P and X: The pollinator X gets nectar/pollen from P, and P gets pollination from X; both benefit from the interaction.

Answer:

species P and Q: competition
species P and X: mutualism