What Are Interspecific & Intraspecific Interactions

The video explains ecological interactions within a community, focusing on intraspecific and interspecific interactions. Intraspecific interactions occur within the same species, such as competition for resources. Interspecific interactions occur between different species, including competition and predator-prey relationships. These interactions can be positive, negative, or neutral. Examples include mutualism, where both species benefit, and competition, where species vie for the same resources. The video emphasizes understanding these interactions and their impact on ecosystems.

What is a biological community composed of?

• Only plants and trees

• Only animals and fungi

• Various species in a common location

• A single species in a location

Which of the following is an example of intraspecific competition?

• Parrotfish cleaning sharks

• Plants competing for light

• Lions and leopards competing for prey

• Rabbits and deer living together

How can interspecific interactions be classified?

• Only negative

• Positive, negative, or neutral

• Only positive

• Only neutral

What is mutualism?

• A negative interaction between species

• A positive interaction where both species benefit

• An interaction where one species is harmed

• A neutral interaction between species

Which of the following is an example of a neutral interaction?

• Parrotfish cleaning sharks

• Foxes and rabbits in a predator-prey relationship

• Leopards and lions competing for prey

• Rabbits, deer, and frogs coexisting without competition