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Biological competition

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_competition)

Competition is an interaction between organisms or species, in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another. Limited supply of at least one resource (such as food, water, and territory) used by both is required. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Biological interaction
Allelopathy
Animal competition
Antagonism
Interspecific competition
Intraspecific competition
Plant competition
Biological properties
Food chains
Parasitism
Predation
Saprophytism

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Approved Date
31-May-2013

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