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Extinction of Abingdon tortoise in Galapagos islands after the introduction of goats on the island is an evidence in support of

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a

over exploitation by predators

b

competitive exclusion

c

co-evolution of interacting species

d

co-existence by resource partitioning

answer is D.

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The Abingdon tortoise in Galapagos Islands became extinct within a decade after goats were introduced on the island, apparently due to the greater browsing efficiency of the goats. It is an evidence for Gause’s competitive exclusion principle.

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