Koala and Eucalyptus in Australia 3 major types of interspecific interactions competition Mutually detrimental interaction between individuals Competing for Plants: light, water, nutrients, pollinators Animals: food, shelter, mates, space Difficult to tell it is occurring as organisms have own niche to avoid competition E.g. Kangaroo rats ( Dipodomys spp.) American South West Chip monks ( Eutamias spp.) Mountain ranges if two species present distinct elevational and habitat distribution If one species whole range of elevation and habitat Alien species introductions Starling, grey squirrel, Cichlid fish Predation Any interaction between two species in which 1 benefits and the other suffers Will limit the distribution of prey and predator E.g. Prickly pear cactus ( Opuntia stricta ) introduction to Australia Controlled by introduction of another alien species, Cactoblastus cactorum , a moth Mutualism Each species benefits from the other Plants and animal pollinators Lichens (fungus and algae)
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