Populations of two coexisting species are both tertiary consumers in a community. What relationship may exist between these two organisms?
A) predation
B) mutualism
C) competition
D) commensalism

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Since both species are tertiary consumers, they likely have overlapping niches and compete for the same resources. This would result in a competitive relationship rather than a mutualistic or commensalistic relationship. Predation is also not likely since both species are predators themselves.

Populations of Two Coexisting Species Are Both Tertiary Consumers in a Community