Community Interactions
Students will investigate various types of interactions between species within a community, including competition, predation, and symbiosis.
Key Questions
- Compare and contrast different types of symbiotic relationships.
- Analyze the impact of invasive species on the stability of local food webs.
- Explain how interspecific competition can lead to resource partitioning.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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