Question

White-tailed deer browse the understory of a deciduous forest, eating the vegetation that numerous other species depend on. This is an example of Interspecific interference competition Interspecific exploitation competition Intraspecific interference competition Intraspecific exploitation competition

Answer 1

Interspecific exploitation competition

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer would be interspecific exploitation competition.

Interspecific competition is a form of competition for limited resources involving two or more different species of living organisms.

In some cases, the competition may be exploitative during which there is an indirect interaction of the species involved. The usage of resources by one of the competitors results in the availability of lesser resources for others in the competition.

In some other cases, the competition may involve interference during which there is a direct interaction of the species in competition. It mostly involves aggression and defense from the individuals.

In this case, the competition between the white-tailed deer and other numerous species is not direct and as such, it is described as interspecific exploitation competition.