Question

which terms do the authors define for the reader? competition is the interaction between individual organisms of the same species (intraspecific competition) or of a different species (interspecific competition) using the same resource, often present in limited supply. as a result of competition, the overall fitness—that is, the reproductive success—of the interacting individuals may be reduced. among many resources for which organisms may compete are food, water, light, or living space, including nesting sites or burrows. —curtis, barnes, invitation to biology, w. h. freeman. only overall fitness only intraspecific competition and interspecific competition competition, intraspecific competition, interspecific competition, and overall fitness only competition

Explanation:

The text defines competition as the interaction between organisms using the same resource. It then defines intraspecific competition (same - species) and interspecific competition (different - species). Also, it defines overall fitness as being affected by competition.

Answer:

competition, intraspecific competition, interspecific competition, and overall fitness