A predator-prey relationship is a dynamic interaction between two organisms, where one organism (the predator) hunts and consumes another organism (the prey) for food.
Think of the predator-prey relationship like a game of cat and mouse. The cat (predator) chases and catches the mouse (prey) to satisfy its hunger.
Competition: Competition occurs when multiple organisms compete for the same limited resources, such as food, water, or shelter.
Resource Partitioning: Resource partitioning is when different species divide up resources in their environment to reduce competition and coexist peacefully.
Symbiosis: Symbiosis refers to a close and long-term interaction between two different species living together, which can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.
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