= Competition–colonization trade-off
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The competition–colonization trade-off is an ecological concept that describes a balance between two key strategies that species can adopt in a given environment: competition for resources and the ability to colonize new habitats. 1. **Competition**: This refers to how well a species can compete with others for limited resources like food, space, or light. Species that are good competitors are often better at exploiting resources in existing habitats, allowing them to thrive in those areas.
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