Which one of the following statements is $INCORRECT$ regarding competition?

  • A
    Resources need not always be limiting for competition to occur.
  • B
    Only related species compete with each other.
  • C
    Feeding efficiency of one species is reduced due to interference of other species.
  • D
    Fitness of one species is significantly lower in the presence of another species.

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