Question

How are predation and competition essential for maintaining a thriving ecosystem?

Answer 1

Answer:

Both of these are necessary to maintain overpopulation of any species in an ecosystem.

Explanation:

• Predation is an act in which one organism eats another organism present in the ecosystem.

• The one eaten is called prey, while the dominant organism is called Predator.

• Since an ecosystem is made up of many organisms along with the natural resources present in it.

• This gives rise to different species competing against one another.

• If one of these species is at a certain advantage, their population will rise uncontrollably hence to prevent this a predator plays a major role.

• On the other hand, competition is a term which describes the harm caused to two different organisms.

• This is due to the limited number of natural resources like food, water or shelter etc.

• Organisms who are less likely to adapt according to the changing environment ultimately die.

• For example, Plant roots over time lessen the amount of nitrogen present in the soil, causing the neighboring plant to die.