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According to the competitive exclusion principle, two species cannot continue to occupy the same
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Correct answer: Niche
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: D. Niche š Explanation: Gause's 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' states that two species competing for the exact same limited resources cannot coexist in the same place. One will eventually outcompete and displace the other. Therefore, they cannot occupy the same ecological 'Niche' for a long time. Each species must find a unique role or specialized resource to survive in an ecosystem.