Question

Differentiate between intraspecific and interspecific competition.

Answer 1

Hint: The competition between same species or different species is the interaction between organisms in which either of the species is harmed or benefited. The competition takes place for limited resources like food, water, territory or mating partner. Not only animals but plants also show competition.

Complete answer:

Intraspecific competition	Interspecific competition
The competition which takes place between the members of the same species is called intraspecific competition.	The competition which takes place between the members of different species is called interspecific competition.
The effect of this competition is it improves the adaptation power of the species.	The effect of this competition is one or both species can become extinct or more adaptable.
The intraspecific competition takes place when a population is more crowded.	It usually takes place when there is any limiting force like food, prey etc is present.
The intraspecific competition is more in the presence of a limiting factor.	The interspecific competition is not much in case of limiting factors like mates.
The growth rate in case of intraspecific competition is less.	Interspecific competition promotes niche diversification and differentiation.

Note: The competition is for the biotic and abiotic factors which help in growth and development of the species. Interspecific competition can alter the population or communities and can even lead to evolution or extinction of species. Another kind of interaction called mutualism exists in which instead of one both the species are benefitted. For example, symbiosis in which one organism shelters on the other. One organism is benefited for the food and the other organism is benefited for shelter.