What would a squirrel and a chipmunk be in competition for in a shared ecosystem?

a. food and territory

b. food and producers

c. food and consumers

d. food and shelter

Answer: Option d

Explanation:

The chipmunks and squirrels are same type of organism that live on trees and ground. They feed on small fruits and are very similar in nature.

They both eat same type of fruits and they both live on the trees so there will be a competition of food and shelter in between them./

The fittest organism will win and occupy the space and food and the weak species will die.

d. food and shelter is usually limited if they are in competition