Interspecific interaction

Interspecific interactions are the different ways in which species living in the same environment influence each other. These can include relationships like competition, where species vie for the same resources; predation, where one species feeds on another; mutualism, where both species benefit; and parasitism, where one benefits at the expense of the other. These interactions shape ecosystems, affecting the survival, behavior, and evolution of the species involved, and help maintain a balance in the natural world. Understanding these relationships is key to studying how species coexist and adapt over time.