5 Different Species Interactions

1. Species Interactions
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2. Interaction Definition Species A Species B Example

3. Competition
– A relationship in which different individuals or
populations attempt to use the same limited
resource
– Can occur within or among species
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4. Predation
– The relationship between a predator and its prey
– Predators and prey have adaptations to help
them avoid, defend, or find prey
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5. Mutualism
– Close relationship between two species in which
each species provides a benefit to the other
– They may depend on each other for survival
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6. Parasitism
– Relationship between parasite and its host
– Parasites usually do not kill their host, in fact it is
better if the host survives
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7. Commensalism
– Relationship in which one species benefits and
the other is neither harmed nor helped
– One species could rely on another for survival and
the other species does not care either way
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