Competition Rivalary between two or more organisms for obtaining the same resources. Competition is of two types $e.g.,$ intraspecific and interspecific Differences between Intraspecific and Interspecific Competition [table] Intraspecific Competition | Interspecific Competition ; It is competition among individuals of the same species. The competition is for all the requirements The competing individuals have similar type of adaptation. It is more severe due to similar needs and adaptations. | The competition is amongst the members of different species. The competition is for one or a few requirements. The competing individuals have different types of adaptations. It is less severe as the similar needs are a few and the adaptations are different. [/table]