5.1.2

Resources

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Competition for Resources

Organisms need resources from both abiotic and biotic parts of an ecosystem to survive and reproduce. But resources are not infinite. Different species and different individuals compete for resources.

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Competition between plants

  • Plants often compete for water and mineral ions (minerals) from the soil, as well as for light and space.
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Competition between animals

  • Animals often compete for food, mates and territory.

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1The Nature & Variety of Living Organisms

2Structure & Functions in Living Organisms

3Organism Functions

3.1Respiration

3.2Gas Exchange

3.3Transport

3.4Excretion

3.5Coordination & Response

4Reproduction & Inheritance

5Ecology

6Biological Resources

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