The proposition that no two species can occupy the same ecological niche is known as the
A) symbiosis.
B) competitive exclusion principle.
C) trophic pyramid theory.
D) ecological niche theory.

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The proposition that no two species can occupy the same ecological niche is known as the competitive exclusion principle. Option A is incorrect as symbiosis is a different concept that refers to the close interaction between two species. Option C refers to the idea that energy flows through ecosystems and is organized into trophic levels, while option D is a broader concept that encompasses the niche concept but also includes other ecological factors.

The Proposition That No Two Species Can Occupy the Same