The Abingdon tortoise became extinct on Galapagos island within a decade of the introduction of goats. This is an example of

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The Abingdon tortoise became extinct on Galapagos island within a decade of the introduction of goats. This is an example of (A) Resource Partitioning (B) Competitive release (C) Competitive inclusion (D) Interference competition

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The Abingdon tortoise in Galapagos islands became extinct within a decade only after goats were introduced on the island. It is an example of competitive exclusion. It happened due to the lesser browsing efficiency of the tortoise.

Q. The Abingdon tortoise became extinct on Galapagos island within a decade of the introduction of goats. This is an example of

Resource Partitioning

Competitive release

Competitive inclusion

Interference competition

The Abingdon tortoise in Galapagos islands became extinct within a decade only after goats were introduced on the island. It is an example of competitive exclusion. It happened due to the lesser browsing efficiency of the tortoise.