species interactions

Species interactions refer to how different organisms relate to one another in their environment. These interactions can take various forms, such as cooperation, competition, predation, and mutualism. For example, in mutualism, both species benefit, like bees pollinating flowers. In competition, species vie for the same resources, like food or space. Predation involves one species (the predator) hunting another (the prey). Understanding these interactions helps us grasp the balance of ecosystems, how species influence each other’s survival, and the overall health of our natural world.