Predator-Prey Relationship

Definition

A predator-prey relationship is a dynamic interaction between two organisms, where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey) for food.

Related terms

Competition:

Competition occurs when multiple organisms compete for the same limited resources, such as food, water, or shelter.

Resource Partitioning:

Resource partitioning is when different species divide up resources in their environment to reduce competition and coexist peacefully.

Symbiosis: Symbiosis refers to a close and long-term interaction between two different species living together, which can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.