Key differences, features, and comparative analysis of Common belief and Reality.
| Common belief | Reality | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Only closely related species compete | False. Totally unrelated species can compete | In some shallow South American lakes, visiting flamingoes and resident fishes compete for their common food, zooplankton |
| Resources must be limiting for competition | False. Competition can occur even with abundant resources | Interference competition — the feeding efficiency of one species is reduced by the interfering and inhibitory presence of another |
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