Species Interactions

A type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

A relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

A close physical relationship between two different species, which can be mutualistic, commensal, or parasitic.

A biological interaction where one organism (the predator) kills and eats another organism (the prey).

A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming the host.

Honey guide birds lead badgers to bee hives; both benefit from the interaction.

Remora fish attach to sharks for transportation and food, while the shark is unaffected.

An interaction where two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

An organism that is at the top of the food chain, feeding on secondary consumers.

The role and position a species has in its environment, including all interactions with biotic and abiotic factors.