"Competition" in the Darwinian context is often understood in a too narrow way anyway. Organisms can become more fit by carving out a specialized niche for the

"Competition" in the Darwinian context is often understood in a too narrow way anyway. Organisms can become more fit by carving out a specialized niche for themselves where they don't have to compete. Or by becoming more cooperative as a species. The association with ruthless domination of others can be misleading.