Question

the competitive exclusion principle states that

choose 1 answer:
a two species that compete for all of the same limited resources cannot coexist in a habitat
b two species can occupy the same niche in a habitat
c two species in a habitat often compete for the same set of limited resources

Explanation:

The competitive - exclusion principle states that two species that compete for all of the same limited resources cannot co - exist in a stable state in the same habitat. This is because one species will out - compete the other over time. Option B is incorrect as two species cannot occupy the exact same niche stably due to competition. Option C only mentions competition but not the outcome of non - coexistence.

Answer:

A. two species that compete for all of the same limited resources cannot coexist in a habitat