Community Ecology

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Ecological succession that takes place in a previously colonized area that has been disturbed.

A relationship in which a member of one species, the predator, eats or preys on a member of another species, the prey.

A relationship in which one species benefits while the other is not affected.

A relationship in which one organism (parasite) benefits at the other organism’s (the host’s) expense.

Competition between two or more species for the same resources.

An occurrence that changes a community, such as a fire, drought, or animal movement Disturbances help maintain species diversity.

The first species to inhabit a previously uncolonized or disturbed area, leading to primary or secondary succession.

Competition between members of one species for the same resources.