PRedator and Prey RelationShips
Predator and prey relationships are the most common type of relationship animals have. Animals of course need to survive and feed themselves, and that occurs through them hunting smaller animals, or in other words, prey. The animals that hunt the prey are called the predators. In other words, predators hunt prey to feed themselves, and survive.
One example of predator and prey relationships would be the American Bald Eagle preying on a Red Squirrel to be able to feed it self and stay strong.
In this example we see that the American Bald Eagle eats/is the predator of its prey, the Red Squirrel. The Bald Eagle of course eats the Red Squirrel since it provides energy and survival for him which is something all organisms need, and in this case the Bald Eagle obtains it through the Red squirrel.
In this example we see that the American Bald Eagle eats/is the predator of its prey, the Red Squirrel. The Bald Eagle of course eats the Red Squirrel since it provides energy and survival for him which is something all organisms need, and in this case the Bald Eagle obtains it through the Red squirrel.
Another example of predator and prey relationships would be an American Black Bear, preying on White Tailed Deer for energy/food.
This example is really similar to the one of the American Bald Eagle. We all know that organisms need energy, and in this case, our predator, the Black Bear, obtains its energy through eating its prey. the White Tailed Deer.
This example is really similar to the one of the American Bald Eagle. We all know that organisms need energy, and in this case, our predator, the Black Bear, obtains its energy through eating its prey. the White Tailed Deer.
Competition Between Organisms
When organisms compete, they compete through different methods (fighting, dancing, racing and who ever gets it first wins, etc.) for things that are essential to them which they want to keep. Too add on, organisms usually compete for things that must be won. For example, they might compete for better territory, since its more convenient for them to live there, they might also compete for a female organism since they want it to be its "partner", they might even compete for food since it is a must for their survival, but as I already said it is something that they must win.
One example of competition between two organisms would be Chipmunks and Squirrels. They compete for nuts to be able to feed themselves, and thus survive. This is a clear example of competition since it shows that both organisms want to survive, and for that they obviously need food, so who ever gets the nuts the quickest gets to eat. Sadly the other type of organism might be scarce on nuts, but because he "lost" and didn't get as many nuts as the other organism; he just will have to deal with is, just like if it was a competition.
Symbiotic Relationships Between Organisms
Symbiosis is when two organisms interact with each other and at least one benefits from the interaction. This is usually divided into three categories: mutualism, which is when two organisms benefit from an interaction, commensalism, which is when one organism benefits from an interaction while the other organism in the relationship isn't being affected at all, and thus, doesn't mind; last but not least, parasitism , which is when one organism is benefitting from the relationship but the other organism is being harmed by the other organism.
As we read more, we will go more in-depth in the relationships, and I will explain them more.
As we read more, we will go more in-depth in the relationships, and I will explain them more.
Mutualism
When an Eastern Chipmunk eats nuts from a Beech Tree, it is considered mutualism.
This is because the Chipmunk eats nuts from the breech tree, and later on in the day the chipmunk poops out the seeds. This makes the Beech trees be able to reproduce and expand, while still feeding the Chipmunk and allowing it to survive. So, both organisms benefit from this relationship, since the Chipmunks get to eat and get energy, while the Beech Trees get to expand and reproduce.
This is because the Chipmunk eats nuts from the breech tree, and later on in the day the chipmunk poops out the seeds. This makes the Beech trees be able to reproduce and expand, while still feeding the Chipmunk and allowing it to survive. So, both organisms benefit from this relationship, since the Chipmunks get to eat and get energy, while the Beech Trees get to expand and reproduce.
Commensalism
When a Squirrel uses a Beech tree as shelter, and thus lives inside of it, it is considered commensalism.
This is because the Squirrel is obviously benefitting from the Beech Tree since it is obtaining shelter warmth and even food from the Beech tree. But, on the other hand, the Beech Tree isn't really affected nor it really minds, since the Squirrel living inside of him isn't harming him nor endangering him, so, again, it doesn't mind since it's not being affected at all.
This is because the Squirrel is obviously benefitting from the Beech Tree since it is obtaining shelter warmth and even food from the Beech tree. But, on the other hand, the Beech Tree isn't really affected nor it really minds, since the Squirrel living inside of him isn't harming him nor endangering him, so, again, it doesn't mind since it's not being affected at all.
Parasitism
In parasitism there will always be a parasite and a host. The parasite will always be the organism that is benefitting from the other organism, while the host will always be the organism that is being hurt by the parasite.
The relationship between Blueberry Maggots and Blueberry Bushes is considered parasitism.
In this case, the Blueberry Maggots are the parasites, since they are hurting and spoiling all of the Blueberry's inside the Blueberry bush which is obviously something the Blueberry Bush isn't benefitting from. On the other hand, the Blueberry bush would be the host on this case since it's the organism that is being hurt and endangered by the Blueberry Maggots.
The relationship between Blueberry Maggots and Blueberry Bushes is considered parasitism.
In this case, the Blueberry Maggots are the parasites, since they are hurting and spoiling all of the Blueberry's inside the Blueberry bush which is obviously something the Blueberry Bush isn't benefitting from. On the other hand, the Blueberry bush would be the host on this case since it's the organism that is being hurt and endangered by the Blueberry Maggots.