Question

objective ert-1.a explain how the availability of resources influences species interactions. essential knowledge ert-1.a.1 in a predator - prey relationship, the predator is an organism that eats another organism (the prey). ert-1.a.2 symbiosis is a close and long - term interaction between two species in an ecosystem. types of symbiosis include mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. ert-1.a.3 competition can occur within or between species in an ecosystem where there are limited resources. resource partitioning - using the resources in different ways, places, or at different times - can reduce the negative impact of competition on survival.

Explanation:

When resources are abundant, species may have more relaxed interactions. For example, in predator - prey relationships, more prey means less intense hunting pressure. In symbiotic relationships, resources can affect the stability of the interaction. In competition, limited resources lead to more intense rivalry, and resource partitioning helps species co - exist by reducing direct competition.

Answer:

When resources are abundant, predator - prey relationships may be less intense as there is more prey available for predators. Symbiotic relationships can be more stable with sufficient resources. In the case of competition, limited resources increase the intensity of rivalry among species, and resource partitioning is a strategy to reduce the negative impacts of this competition on survival.