Gause's principle
noun
Gau·se's principle
variants
or less commonly Gause's rule
ˈgau̇zə̇z-
: a statement in ecology: two species that have identical ecological requirements cannot exist in the same area at the same time
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“Gause's principle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gause%27s%20principle. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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