How Species Interact
with Each Other
Section 8.2
Objectives:
1. Explain the difference
between niche and habitat.
2. Describe the five major
types of interactions
between species.
Habitat vs. Niche
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Habitat = location
Niche includes:
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Unique role of a species within an ecosystem
Physical home
Environmental factors necessary for the
species’ survival
All of the species’ interactions with other
organisms
YOUR Niche
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Draw a “niche map” that shows how you
use your habitat.
Think about:
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Where do you gather resources?
What kinds of resources do you prefer?
With whom do you compete or cooperate?
Where do you live or hang out?
Do you spend certain times of the day in
certain places?
Niche Map Example
Niche
Resources
What?
Relationships
From where?
Location
Live
Work
Hang out
Niche Map Example
Resources
Niche
Relationships
Location
Assignment #46 - Species
Interactions Spider Map
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Use information on pages 204-209 in your
textbook.
Create a leg for each type of species
interaction.
Fill in details about each type of species
interaction.
Include an example for each type.
Assignment #47 –
“Relationship” Advertisement
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Write a humorous advertisement for a
newspaper or a commercial for television
about a species seeking a new
“relationship” with another species.
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This is due tomorrow!!!
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Also due tomorrow: Environmental news
article!