18.3 types of interactions
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18.3 Types of Interactions. Limiting Factors & Carrying Capacity. Limiting Factor – something that limits the size of a population Ex: Food, Water, Space Carrying Capacity – the largest population that an environment can support. Limiting factors influence the carrying capacity. Competition. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
18.3 Types of Interactions
Limiting Factors & Carrying Capacity
Limiting Factor – something that limits the size of a population Ex: Food, Water, Space
Carrying Capacity – the largest population that an environment can support.
Limiting factors influence the carrying capacity.
Competition
Competition occurs when two organisms try to use the same resources. Can be within a population or a community
Predation Prey – organism that is killed &
eaten by another Predator – organism that kills
another for food.
Predators have adaptations that help them capture their prey (i.e. speed, sharp teeth, claws).
Prey also have adaptations to protect themselves (i.e. camouflage, poison).
Symbiosis
Symbiosis is the long term association or relationship between organisms that benefits at least 1 organism.
3 Types: Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism
Mutualism
Symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit.
Example:
Commensalism
Symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.
Example:
Parasitism
Symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed.
Example:
Comprehension Check
How do limiting factors affect the carrying capacity?
How are the three types of symbiosis different?
How are predation and parasitism different?