Consider two species in competition for shared resources, species 1 and species 2. If these species are coexisting, which statement must be true?
A) Over time, species 1 will reach its carrying capacity.
B) Over time, species 2 will reach its carrying capacity.
C) Over time, neither species will reach its carrying capacity.
D) Over time, both species will reach their carry capacity.

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When two species coexist in competition for shared resources, neither species typically reaches its carrying capacity due to the limiting effects of competition.

Consider Two Species in Competition for Shared Resources, Species 1