In which of the four cases of competition outcomes species 1

In which of the four cases of competition outcomes (species 1 wins, species 2 wins, competitive exclusion, and coexistence), is the outcome of competition most likely to vary with the values of the initial population sizes of species 1 and 2?

Solution

Competetive exclusion refers to bio-ecological phenomenon that in a given geographical area where resources are limited, two species will compete with each other to maintain their survival by competing for these resources. Thus, consider a condition where a geographical area is enriched with limited amount of natural resources which support the survival and sustenance of two species, 1 and 2. Consider that initial population of these two speceis is known. Now these two populations will compete with each other for these natural resources to maintain their survival and sustenance. Each and every individual of these two species will contribute to this competetion between two speceis for the natural resources.

Thus, if the population size of individuals from these two species changes, the competetion among these two species will definitely increase.

On the other hand, co-existence may or may not lead to competetion because in that scenario, one species might be reduced in number while the other be increased.