The basis for the relative refractory period is the higher K+ conductance than is present at rest. 

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Intraspecific competition should be more severe than interspecific competition, since resource overlap is greater.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

The strength of interspecific competition is greater between more closely related species or species in similar guilds.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

The strength of interspecific competition increases with decreased resources.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

α12 - Per capita competitive effect on species 1 of species 2.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

α12<1 Individuals of species 2 have less inhibitory effect on individuals of species 1 than individuals of species 1 have on others of their own species.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

α12>1 Species 2 have a greater inhibitory effect on individuals of species 1 than do the species 1 individuals themselves.