Q: Two species that possess the same ecological niche cannot coexist indefinitely. This is known as the I. competitive exclusion principle II. Gause's principle of competitive exclusion III. principle of character displacement IV. principle of self-assembly Which of the above is/are correct?
(a)I and II
(b)II and III
(c)III and IV
(d)I only
Correct Answer: (c)
The correct answer is (c): III and IV. Subject: Environment & Ecology | Sub-topic: Ecosystems & Ecology Concepts Note: This answer was determined through AI-based research. Verify against the official answer key when available.