Which competition is direct and interspecific?
A. birch tree seedlings competing for sunlight
B. a fern and maple tree seedling competing for sunlight
C. a hyena and cheetah fighting over a carcass
D. peacocks attracting a mate
i think it’s C but idk
Yes, you are correct. C. a hyena and cheetah fighting over a carcass is an example of direct and interspecific competition between two different species.
The correct answer is A. birch tree seedlings competing for sunlight.
To determine the answer, let's break down the options and identify which one represents a direct and interspecific competition:
A. Birch tree seedlings competing for sunlight: This is an example of intraspecific competition because it involves individuals of the same species (birch tree seedlings) competing with each other for the same resource (sunlight).
B. A fern and maple tree seedling competing for sunlight: This is also an example of intraspecific competition as it involves individuals of different species (fern and maple tree) competing for sunlight.
C. A hyena and cheetah fighting over a carcass: This is an example of direct and interspecific competition because it involves individuals of different species (hyena and cheetah) directly competing for a common resource (carcass).
D. Peacocks attracting a mate: This is an example of intersexual competition or sexual selection, which occurs within a species. Peacocks compete for mates by attracting females with their elaborate displays, but it is not direct and interspecific competition.
Based on the above analysis, the correct answer is indeed C. The hyena and cheetah fighting over a carcass represents a direct and interspecific competition.