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Is when both species equally benefit from the interaction, including: | Is when both species equally benefit from the interaction, including: | ||
* {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dunsparce}} share their underground networks and happily co-exist | |||
* {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Slowking}} gain equal benefit, Shellder gets food whilst Slowking acquires a higher intellect | * {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Slowking}} gain equal benefit, Shellder gets food whilst Slowking acquires a higher intellect | ||
* {{p|Seadra}} aides {{p|Corsola}} by providing protection from predation, in return Corsola acts as refuge for Seadra | * {{p|Seadra}} aides {{p|Corsola}} by providing protection from predation, in return Corsola acts as refuge for Seadra | ||
* {{p|Remoraid}} aides {{p|Mantine}} in battle, though is typically found stuck to its underside where it feeds off of Mantine's scraps | |||
* {{p|Flygon}} aides {{p|Krookodile}} by whipping up a sandstorm to conceal it, the two share the captured prey | * {{p|Flygon}} aides {{p|Krookodile}} by whipping up a sandstorm to conceal it, the two share the captured prey | ||
==Commensalism== | ==Commensalism== | ||
Refers to one species benefitting whilst the other gains neither benefit or harm, for example: | Refers to one species benefitting whilst the other gains neither benefit or harm, for example: | ||
* {{p|Blissey}} happily gift their eggs to Pokémon to calm them down | |||
* {{p|Lotad}} ferry Pokémon who cannot swim across bodies of water | |||
* {{p|Seedot}} get their nutrients from attaching themselves to trees | |||
* {{p|Torterra}} is also known as the "moving forest", its growing trees serves as a nest site for small Pokémon | * {{p|Torterra}} is also known as the "moving forest", its growing trees serves as a nest site for small Pokémon | ||
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Refers to a species that obtains their energy through means outside of the consumption of another organism such as photosynthesis. | Refers to a species that obtains their energy through means outside of the consumption of another organism such as photosynthesis. | ||
* The {{p|Bulbasaur}} line, {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Skiploom}},{{p|Sunflora}} are known to gain energy from the sun | * The {{p|Bulbasaur}} line, {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Skiploom}},{{p|Sunflora}} are known to gain energy from the sun | ||
* The {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p| | * The {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Elekid}} line, {{p|Togedemaru}} feed on electricity supplies for energy | ||
* The {{p|Drowzee}} and {{p|Hypno}}, whom has a particular liking for {{p|Komala}}, feed on dreams | * The {{p|Drowzee}} and {{p|Hypno}}, whom has a particular liking for {{p|Komala}}, feed on dreams | ||
* {{p|Sunkern}} are said to only eat dewdrops | * {{p|Sunkern}}, {{p|Silcoon}} are said to only eat dewdrops | ||
* {{p|Larvitar}} are said to only eat dirt | |||
* {{p|Azurill}}'s tail contains all the nutrients it requires to grow | |||
* The {{p|Aron}} line eats iron ore | |||
==Predation== | ==Predation== | ||
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===Herbivory=== | ===Herbivory=== | ||
* {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}} rely on a diet of leaves | * {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Slakoth}} rely on a diet of leaves | ||
* {{p|Butterfree}},{{p|Combee}} line, {{p|Mothim}}, {{p|Cutiefly}} line eat flower nectar | * {{p|Butterfree}},{{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Heracross}},{{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Beautifly}}, {{p|Combee}} line, {{p|Mothim}}, {{p|Cutiefly}} line eat flower nectar | ||
* {{p|Pikachu}} eat lightning-roasted berries | * {{p|Pikachu}} eat lightning-roasted berries | ||
* {{p|Diglett}} eat vegetables and plant roots | * {{p|Diglett}} eat vegetables and plant roots | ||
* {{p|Abra}} eat berries | * {{p|Abra}},{{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Ursaring}}, {{p|Meditite}} eat berries | ||
* {{p|Natu}} forages for food on the ground, though is often seen eating food from cactus' | * {{p|Natu}} forages for food on the ground, though is often seen eating food from cactus' | ||
* {{p|Marill}} feeds on aquatic plants | * {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Lotad}} feeds on aquatic plants | ||
* {{p|Girafarig}} eats tree shoots and plants | |||
* {{p|Swinub}} and {{p|Piloswine}} seek out mushrooms covered by snow | |||
* {{p|Lombre}} eat aquatic mosses that grow on riverbeds | |||
* {{p|Breloom}} feeds off of forest trees and plants | |||
* {{p|Nincada}} feeds off of tree roots for moisture and nutrients | |||
===Omnivorous=== | ===Omnivorous=== | ||
* {{p|Flareon}} breathes fire to cook Berries or captured prey | * {{p|Flareon}} breathes fire to cook Berries or captured prey | ||
* {{p|Snorlax}} is capable of digesting any food including {{p|Muk}}'s poison | * {{p|Snorlax}} is capable of digesting any food including {{p|Muk}}'s poison | ||
* {{p|Delibird}} is omnivorous, and enjoys bug Pokémon | |||
* {{p|Poochyena}} is said to be an omnivore | * {{p|Poochyena}} is said to be an omnivore | ||
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* {{p|Omastar}}'s fangs allow it prey on {{p|Shellder}} | * {{p|Omastar}}'s fangs allow it prey on {{p|Shellder}} | ||
* {{p|Aipom}} eat {{p|Bounsweet}} | * {{p|Aipom}} eat {{p|Bounsweet}} | ||
* {{p|Pineco}} feeds on bug Pokémon including {{p|Cutiefly}} | |||
* {{p|Sneasel}} hunt in packs to steal eggs to be eaten | * {{p|Sneasel}} hunt in packs to steal eggs to be eaten | ||
* {{p|Remoraid}} are capable of shooting water up to 300 feet away at flying prey | |||
* {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Starly}} prey on {{p|Wurmple}} | * {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Starly}} prey on {{p|Wurmple}} | ||
* {{p|Sableye}} eat {{p|Carbink}} | * {{p|Sableye}} eat {{p|Carbink}} | ||
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* {{p|Mareanie}} and {{p|Toxapex}} eat the branches of coral on {{p|Corsola}}'s head | * {{p|Mareanie}} and {{p|Toxapex}} eat the branches of coral on {{p|Corsola}}'s head | ||
{{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Vileplume}} {{p|Bellsprout}} line, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Ariados}}, {{p|Chinchou}} line, {{p|Quagsire}}, {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Clamperl}} line, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Carnivine}} are all known predatory Pokémon, though it is unclear what they prey on. | |||
{{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Vileplume}} {{p|Bellsprout}} line, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Horsea}} line, {{p|Kabutops}}, {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Ariados}}, {{p|Chinchou}} line, {{p|Quagsire}}, {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Forretress}},{{p|Gligar}},{{p|Houndour}} line, {{p|Grovyle}}, {{p|Linoone}},{{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Clamperl}} line, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Carnivine}} are all known predatory Pokémon, though it is unclear what they prey on. | |||
===Detritovores=== | |||
Species that get their nutrients from dead matter, including: | |||
* {{p|Shroomish}} consume the dead leaves off damp forest floors | |||
==Parasitism== | ==Parasitism== | ||
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* {{p|Shellder}} feeds off of {{p|Slowbro}}'s tail and food scraps, its poison is known to have a hallucinogenic effect | * {{p|Shellder}} feeds off of {{p|Slowbro}}'s tail and food scraps, its poison is known to have a hallucinogenic effect | ||
* {{p|Togedemaru}} steal {{p|Elekid}}'s stored electricity supply | |||
==Competition== | ==Competition== | ||
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Competition between species can result in both being negatively impacted due to scarce resources, such as: | Competition between species can result in both being negatively impacted due to scarce resources, such as: | ||
* {{p|Beedrill}} and {{p|Teddiursa}} compete for pollen | |||
* {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Murkrow}} compete for shiny objects to add to their collections | * {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Murkrow}} compete for shiny objects to add to their collections | ||
* {{p|Pinsir}} has an intense rivalry with {{p|Heracross}}, though Alola {{p|Vikavolt}} | * {{p|Pinsir}} has an intense rivalry with {{p|Heracross}}, though the two share a rivalry in Alola with {{p|Vikavolt}} | ||
* {{p|Surskit}} and {{p|Dewpider}} share the same diet and quarrel over territory | |||
* {{p|Sableye}} competes against {{p|Gabite}} for gems and Carbink | * {{p|Sableye}} competes against {{p|Gabite}} for gems and Carbink | ||
* {{p|Zangoose}} and {{p|Seviper}} have an intense rivalry | * {{p|Zangoose}} and {{p|Seviper}} have an intense rivalry | ||
* {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Garchomp}} compete directly for food | * {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Garchomp}} compete directly for food | ||
* {{p|Mothim}} steals honey and competes for flowers against {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Vespiquen}} | * {{p|Mothim}} steals honey and competes for flowers against {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Vespiquen}} | ||