Relate what will happen in an ecosystem due to population growth of:Relate what will happen in an ecosystem due to population growth of:

Predator: Increase in predator population will decrease prey population.

Prey: Increase in prey population will support more predators.

Competitor: Competition will intensify for resources.

Parasite: More parasites will weaken host populations.

Host: If hosts increase, parasites will have more resources.

Mutualistic partner: Both species will benefit and thrive.

Commensal: One species benefits while the other remains unaffected.

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