Question

1. layla was discussing relationships of organisms with her friend lucy. layla stated that competitive relationships only occur between organisms of the same species. lucy said that competitive relationships can also occur between two different types of species. which best explains who is correct? a. layla is correct because only organisms within the same species compete for similar resources. b. layla is correct because only organisms within the same species live in similar environments. c. lucy is correct because organisms of different species may compete for the same resources. d. lucy is correct because organisms of different species always share a similar environment. explain your reasoning

Explanation:

Competitive relationships can occur between different species (e.g., lions and hyenas competing for prey). Option A and B are wrong as inter - species competition exists. Option D is wrong as different species don't always share environments. Option C correctly states different species may compete for the same resources.

Answer:

C. Lucy is correct because organisms of different species may compete for the same resources.