Combined Science GCSE
Competition for resources between species
What Competition for resources between species means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Competition for resources between species
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Competition between species is a biotic factor, and if a competitor is removed the remaining species may gain resources and increase.
Topics that use Competition for resources between species
- Biotic factors (AQA GCSE)
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