What do we call competition between individuals of the same species?

The term for competition between individuals of the same species is known as intraspecific competition. This type of competition occurs when individuals within a population compete for limited resources such as food, water, shelter, and mates. Intraspecific competition can significantly affect population dynamics, as it can lead to a decrease in growth rates or an increase in mortality if resources become scarce. The intensity of intraspecific competition can also drive natural selection, leading to adaptations that allow individuals to utilize resources more effectively or compete more successfully against their peers.

Other types of competition that are not correct in this context include interspecific competition, which refers to competition between different species, and concepts like predatory competition and competitive exclusion, which address competitive interactions but are not defined as competition within the same species.