Antagonistic Interactions
Antagonistic interactions refer to relationships between organisms where one party benefits at the expense of another. This can occur in various forms, such as predation, where a predator, like a lion, hunts and consumes its prey, such as a zebra. These interactions can significantly impact population dynamics and ecosystem balance.
Another example is competition, where two species vie for the same resources, like food or space. For instance, plants in a forest may compete for sunlight and nutrients in the soil. Such interactions can lead to the exclusion of one species, shaping the community structure over time.