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What is competitive exclusion principle ?

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When resource are in more than adequate to meet the demands of the organisms seeking them, competition does not occur, but when inadequate to satisfy the need of the organisms seeking them, the weakest, least adapted, or leat aggressive individuals are often forced to face challenges. This phenomenon is known as the competitive exclusion principle of Hardin.
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