Think of nature as a big, bustling city. The plants, animals, and microbes are its citizens, each having unique relationships with one another. Just like in any city, some neighbors are best buddies, while others... not so much. Let's dive into the six popular 'hangouts' of the nature city!

• What is it? Animals munching on plants. Sometimes the plants survive the snacking, and sometimes they don't.
• Examples
  • 🐃 Bison grazing on grass: Imagine mowing the lawn by eating it!
  • 🐜 Aphids sipping phloem sap: It's like bugs drinking soda straight from the plant can!
  • 🌊 Limpets on rocky shores: They nibble on the algae, nature's version of a green smoothie.

• What is it? One animal (predator) thinks another (prey) is dinner!
• Examples
  • 🐜 Anteaters and ants: Anteaters’ slurp up ants like spaghetti.
  • 🦘 Dingoes and red kangaroos: Just like in an action movie, dingoes chase down kangaroos.
  • 🌟 Starfish and oysters: Starfish loves oyster appetizers!

• What is it? Different species fighting over the same stuff (like sunlight, food, or space).
• Examples
  • 🌳 Ivy vs. Oak trees: Ivy trying to reach for the sun can sometimes overshadow the tree it's climbing.
  • 🍁 Gall-forming aphids: A little insect turf war over tree sap!
  • 🌊 Barnacles on rocky shores: A competitive reality show for the best seafront property.