Species Interactions

Definition

Species interactions refer to the ways in which species interact with each other within an ecosystem. These can include predation, competition, symbiosis (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism), and more.

Related terms

Predation:

This is when one organism hunts and eats another for sustenance.

Competition:

This occurs when two or more species vie for the same limited resource.

Symbiosis:

A long-term interaction between two different biological organisms that may be mutually beneficial (mutualistic), harmful to one party (parasitic), or neutral for one party while benefiting the other (commensalistic).