Question

Many dogs bark when unknown individuals approach their house. what type of interaction is this?
a. mutualism
b. predation
c. symbiosis
d. competition please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

The answer is It's D: Competition

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is- d. competition.

Competition can be described as a biological interaction between individuals belonging to same ( intraspecific) or two or more different species ( interspecific) for territory, food, and other resources.

Dogs bark at unknown individuals, when they approach their house. By this behavior, they exhibit defense for their territory. This behavior is exhibited  because  dog is fearful and perceives strangers as a threat to their territory.  

Thus, option d) is the right answer.