CH 37 2.0 Flashcards
Define Predation & Herbivory
A species kills & eats another / eating plant parts or algae by an animal
Define Commuinty
assemblage of all pops of organisms living close enough together for potential interaction
Define Interspecific interactions
relationships w/ individuals of other species in community (-/-)
Interspecific competition occurs when…
pops of two different species compete for same limited resource (-/-)
Define Mutualism
symbiotic relationship where both
pops benefit (+/+)
Define Parasites & pathogens
A species uses a host species at its detriment.
Interactions where one organism
involved is neither harmed nor benefited but the other is harmed is…
Amensalism.
Interactions where one organism
involved is neither harmed nor benefited but the other benefits is…
Commensalism
Species that need the other to survive are known as… / Species dat don’t need other species to survive (but still benefit) are known as…
Obligates / Facultative
Define Ecological Niche
Sum of comm. use of biotic & abiotic resources in its environment