Two species of woody shrubs are in close proximity and in competition for limited resources. One species produces chemicals through its roots that limit the growth of the other. The production of these chemicals is a form of
A) intraspecific competition.
B) interference competition.
C) competitive exclusion.
D) resource partitioning.
E) exploitative competition.

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Interference competition refers to when one organism actively interferes with the ability of another organism to access resources. In this scenario, one species is producing chemicals that limit the growth of the other species, which is a form of interference competition.

Two Species of Woody Shrubs Are in Close Proximity and in Competition