Activity #2: Predatory-Prey Relationships

STEP 1: Now that you’ve explored different types of symbiosis—mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism—it’s time to look at another important kind of ecological interaction: predator-prey relationships. In this type of interaction, one organism (the predator) hunts, kills, and eats another organism (the prey). These relationships help regulate population sizes, drive adaptations like camouflage or speed, and maintain balance in ecosystems. As you study predator-prey dynamics, think about how they differ from symbiotic relationships and how both types of interactions shape the survival and behavior of species over time. Watch the videos below and complete the summaries in your workbook.