Competition between individuals of the same species is which type of competition?
A) Interspecific competition
B) Intraspecific competition
C) Heterotrophic competition
D) Disruptive competition

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Intraspecific competition refers to the competition between individuals of the same species, while interspecific competition refers to competition between individuals of different species. Heterotrophic competition is not a common term used in ecology, and disruptive competition refers to a specific type of intraspecific competition where two extreme phenotypes are favored over intermediate phenotypes. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Competition Between Individuals of the Same Species Is Which Type