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Coined by Russian biologist Georgy Gause.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: The principle that states that two species who are very similar, and compete for the same resources, cannot coexist indefinitely, as the one with the slight advantage will outperform the other and eventually drive it into extinction. Full definition →
Coined by Russian biologist Georgy Gause.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.