When the relationship between two interacting species is detrimental to the populations of both species,the interaction is referred to as

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The interaction described is competition, as both species are being harmed by their interactions with each other. Parasitism involves one species benefitting while the other is harmed, while mutualism involves both species benefitting from the interaction. Amensalism involves one species being harmed while the other is not affected.

When the Relationship Between Two Interacting Species Is Detrimental to the Populations