Question

a scientist observes that both birds and snakes in the same ecosystem depend on the same insect species as a food source. the relationship between the birds and the snakes is an example of

• predation.
• mutualism.
• competition.
• commensalism.

Explanation:

Competition occurs when different organisms in an ecosystem vie for the same limited resource, like food. Here, birds and snakes are competing for the same insect species as a food source. Predation is one - organism eating another, mutualism is a beneficial relationship for both species, and commensalism is one species benefiting while the other is unaffected.

Answer:

competition