Which of the following defines the competitive exclusion principle?

a. Different species cannot co-exist when competing for the same resources.
b. Symbiotic relationships between species take time to develop.
c. Mutualism ensures that different species benefit from interacting.
d. Only the foundation species in a habitat will survive with limited resources.


a. Different species cannot co-exist when competing for the same resources.

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