Exploitation competition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004234",
  "term": "Exploitation competition",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An indirect form of competition between organisms or species where individuals consume a shared, limited resource, thereby reducing its availability for others. This occurs without direct aggressive interactions or physical contact between the competitors. For example, two species of herbivores might compete for the same plant resource in a given area.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 883 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/exploitation-competition/"
}