Overview
Interspecific competition is a fundamental ecological concept that describes how different species vie for the same resources in an ecosystem. This competition can lead to significant impacts on species distribution, community structure, and biodiversity. Understanding interspecific competition help...
Key Terms
Example: Plants competing for sunlight.
Example: A bee's niche includes pollinating flowers.
Example: Two species of birds feeding on the same seeds.
Example: A dominant species chasing away others from food.
Example: Two species of paramecium competing for the same food source.
Example: A rainforest has high biodiversity with many species of plants and animals.
Related Topics
Intraspecific Competition
Competition among individuals of the same species, affecting population dynamics.
intermediateEcological Succession
The process of change in species structure over time in an ecosystem.
intermediateMutualism
A type of interaction where both species benefit, contrasting with competition.
intermediateKey Concepts
resource competitionniche differentiationcompetitive exclusionecological balance