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$I.$ Recent studies support competition as suggested in 'Gause's Competitive Exclusion Principle'.
$II.$ Gause's hypothesis states that if two species compete for the same resources,then one will be eliminated by the other species.
$III.$ More recent studies point out that species facing competition might evolve mechanisms that promote co-existence rather than exclusion.
$IV.$ Gause's competitive exclusion principle is effective when resources are in excess.
$V.$ Unlimited resources give better opportunity for adaptation.
Choose the correct combination of statements.

  • A
    $I, II$ and $III$
  • B
    $II, III$ and $IV$
  • C
    $III, IV$ and $V$
  • D
    $I, IV$ and $V$

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