The image below shows a watering hole in the African savannah. There are several different species drinking, including the large greater kudus, zebras, and small springboks. What do you think would happen if a drought shrinks the watering hole, so there is only enough water to support a few of the species? Please include the word, "competition" in your response.

The image below shows a watering hole in the African savannah. There are several different species drinking, including the large greater kudus, zebras, and small springboks. What do you think would happen if a drought shrinks the watering hole, so there is only enough water to support a few of the species? Please include the word, "competition" in your response.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter42: Ecosystems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3SA: Organisms at the first trophic level ________. a. capture energy from a nonliving source b. are...

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