Competition for limited resources
What Competition for limited resources means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Competition occurs when resources are limited, with plants competing for light, space, water and mineral ions and animals for food, mates and territory.
Plants compete for light, space, water and mineral ions, while animals compete for food, water, mates, shelter and territory.
Topics that use Competition for limited resources
- Communities (AQA GCSE)
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