Question

All organisms require certain nutrients for survival and reproduction. suppose a particular bacterial population thrives only in the top five millimeters of lakes. suppose a microscopic plant population also thrives only in the top five millimeters of lakes. when the bacterial and plant populations are floating together, the bacterial population is reduced to 20% of the number it was when floating in the absence of plants. what does this situation likely illustrate?

Answer 1

It's likely an illustration of competition. Bob the plant and bacteria must fight for the same resources, and neither population can take full advantage of the resources available.