1. ECOLOGY NOTES
Words 6-9

2. 6. COEXISTENCE-
When organisms live together in the same habitat without harming or helping one another

3. EXAMPLES OF COEXISTENCE:
A snake and a turtle
A chipmunk and a toad

4. Would a chipmunk and a squirrel be an example of coexistence?
No, they would compete for the same food

5. 7. LIMITING FACTOR-
-A condition that interferes with the growth or survival of an organism
-A lack of food, water, shelter and space

6. EXAMPLES OF LIMITNG FACTOR:
Too many fish in a fish tank (lack of space)
3 owls and only 1 mouse (lack of food)

7. 8. COMPETITION-
A form of conflict that may arise when organisms occupy a similar niche or need the same food, water, or space
Competition can take place between animals of the same species or different species

8. EXAMPLES OF COMPETITION:
The owls in the last picture fighting with each other for the mouse
Chipmunks and squirrels fighting over seeds

9. 9. COOPERATION-
-Working together to help each other survive
- Cooperation takes place among animals of the same species only

10. Examples of cooperation:
Ants are animals that cooperate to build nests, find food, take care of their young, and protect each other

11. More examples of cooperation:
Whales help each other hunt by surrounding a school fish
Can you think of some other ways animals cooperate?