1. Based On Your Answers Above, How Would You Describe The Effects Of These Interactions (Competitio

1. Based on your answers above, how would you describe the effects of these interactions (competition) among organisms in their environment?

 

Answer:

The competition among organisms in their environment is both positive and negative. In this case, the negative effects include:

Reduced nutritional content;

Increased stress, which can damage, weaken, and/or deform organisms;

Competition can have positive effects as well, by providing a larger area on which to forage, increasing the chance of being fed on by a predator or another plant.