Ecological relationships

Ecological relationships refer to the ways in which different organisms interact within an ecosystem. These interactions can be categorized into several types: 1. **Predation** – one organism eats another. 2. **Competition** – species compete for the same resources, like food or space. 3. **Mutualism** – both species benefit from the interaction, such as bees pollinating flowers. 4. **Commensalism** – one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed, like barnacles on a whale. 5. **Parasitism** – one organism benefits at the other's expense, like ticks on animals. These relationships are vital for maintaining ecological balance.