Genetic Diversity

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Interdependencies between species

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Species in an ecosystem are interdependent, that is, they rely on each other. If one species is removed from an ecosystem, any species that interacted with it are affected.

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Keystone Species

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A species that plays a critical role in maintaining structure and functioning of their ecosystem.

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Symbiosis

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When different species living together in a close partnership.

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Mutualism

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A partnership between two different kinds of organisms where both benefit.

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Commensalism

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An interaction between species in which only one species benefits and the other species is not harmed.

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Parasitism

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Where one species (the parasite) benefits and the other species (the host) is harmed.

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Amensalism

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Where one organism is inhibited or destroyed, whereas the other is unaffected.

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Intraspecific

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Interactions between individuals of the same species.

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Interspecific

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Interactions between different species.

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Population distribution (Uniform, random or clustered)

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All the places where a particular species can be found.