community interactions daily check Flashcards
Community
Biotic part of an ecosystem; the population of species in a given area
predator/pray
where one organism (predator) consumes other (prey)
Limiting factor
any biotic or abiotic factor that limits the growth of a population
key stone species
any species that plays a crucial role in any ecosystem, if species…, every thing is affected EX: wolves
competition
fight for resources
Interspecific
a coemption between two member of two different species.
intraspecific
coemptions between two member of the same species
symbiotic relationship
relationship between 2 species where at least one species benefits.
mutualism
both benefit
commensalism
one benefit, other is uneffected
parasitism
one benefits other is harmed
succession
The natural change of a community over time
pioneer species
first species to inhabit an area
climax species
final stable stage of community