Why Do Species Interact? | Biotic Interactions Explained for UPSC |CTRD| Ecology in 15mins EP11 #17 скачать в хорошем качестве

Why Do Species Interact? | Biotic Interactions Explained for UPSC |CTRD| Ecology in 15mins EP11 #17

Why do organisms compete, cooperate, or eliminate each other? The answer lies in Biotic Interactions — one of the most conceptually tested topics in UPSC Environment & Ecology. Welcome to CTRD. In this video, we break down biotic interactions in ecology in a clear, exam-oriented manner, helping you solve UPSC Prelims MCQs and write analytical GS-3 Mains answers with confidence. 📌 Topics covered in this lecture: ✔️ What are Biotic Interactions? ✔️ Mutualism, Commensalism & Parasitism ✔️ Predation & Competition ✔️ Amensalism & Neutralism ✔️ Real-life ecological examples asked in UPSC ✔️ Why understanding interactions is key to ecosystem stability 👉 This topic forms the foundation for understanding food chains, population dynamics, ecological succession, biodiversity conservation, and invasive species — all favourite areas of UPSC. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Recap from Episode 10 01:00 - Why do organisms interact? 04:17 - Classification of Interactions 06:30 - Biotic Interactions 07:25 - Mutualism 09:07 - Commensalism 11:53 - Amensalism 13:50 - Competition 15:39 - Predation 16:53 - Parasitism 19:12 - Types of Parasitism 23:56 - Neutralism 📚 Who should watch this video? • UPSC CSE aspirants (Prelims & Mains) • State PCS candidates • Beginners in Environment & Ecology • Students following the CTRD Ecology Series 🔔 Subscribe to CTRD for concept-clarity, PYQ-oriented, and time-efficient UPSC preparation, especially for Environment & Ecology. #UPSC #BioticInteractions #EcologyUPSC #EnvironmentUPSC #GS3 #UPSCPrelims #UPSCMains #CTRD