In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Communities 2. Types of Communities 3. Characteristics. Meaning of Communities: It is now a known fact that individuals of a species together constitute a population. Various places of earth are shared by many coexisting populations and such association is called a community. A generalized definition of community is any assemblage [...]
The following points highlight the top three models of energy flow in a community. The models are: 1. Single Channel Energy Flow Model 2. Y-Shaped/two Channel Energy Flow Model 3. Universal Model. Model # 1. Single Channel Energy Flow Model: The single or linear channel energy flow model is one of the first published models pioneered by H. T. Odum [...]
The following points highlight the five main types of mutualism. The types are: 1. Obligate Mutualism 2. Facultative Mutualism 3. Trophic Mutualism 4. Defensive Mutualism 5. Dispersive Mutualism. Type # 1. Obligate Mutualism: Obligate mutualism is the relationship between mutualists which has evolved to such a point that the two species are fully dependent on each other. Here, none of [...]