Read each statement and decide what type of ecological interaction it describes.
Toadfish live on the bottom of the ocean. They bury
themselves in the sand/mud and wait to ambush their
prey, crustaceans and mollusks.
If there are several toadfish inhabiting the same area,
there may not be enough food to sustain all of them.
They will have to compete for prey.
Toadfish are not the only animals on the ocean bottom
that eat mollusks. Other animals that prey on mollusks
include sea stars and crabs. All of these species must
compete for the mollusks in one area.
Some species of crabs have evolved relationships with
algae. The crab provides a solid surface on which the
algae can grow. In return, the algae provides
camouflage to the crab, allowing it to blend into its
surroundings.
