Species Interactions – Kibale National Park

I. Force-Directed Network Graph

Nodes represent species and ecological entities. Edges indicate interaction type — mutualism (green), seed dispersal (gold), mycorrhizal (purple). Node size reflects ecological centrality. Drag nodes to explore the network topology.

Species Interaction Network — Kibale National Park

Force-directed layout (D3 force simulation). Edge thickness = interaction strength (1–5 scale). Hover over any node or edge for full details.

II. Correlation Coordination Graph

A matrix showing pairwise interaction strength and co-occurrence between all species and ecological factors recorded during fieldwork. Cell colour intensity = correlation coefficient (–1 to +1). Diagonal cells show self-association (always 1.0).

Pairwise Interaction Correlation Matrix

Values derived from co-occurrence frequencies, interaction strength scores, and ecological dependency indices recorded at Kibale NP (30 Mar – 4 Apr 2026). Hover each cell for detailed correlation information.

III. Scatter Plot — Interaction Metrics

Each point represents a recorded interaction event or specimen. X-axis: Interaction Strength Index; Y-axis: Ecological Dependency Score. Point size = sample size (syconia, faecal samples, root samples). Colour = interaction category.

Interaction Strength vs. Ecological Dependency

Metrics derived from field measurements: fig dissection counts (n=12), faecal seed recovery (n=6 samples, 8 spp., 63% viability), root morphology assessments (n=7 trees). Regression line fitted per interaction type.

Fig-Wasp Mutualism

Mycorrhizal Mutualism

Seed Dispersal

Keystone Ecosystem

IV. Chord / Flow Graph — Bidirectional Interaction Flows

The chord diagram shows the bidirectional flows of ecological benefit between species and functional groups. Arc width = magnitude of benefit received. Hover chords to read the direction and nature of the interaction.

Ecological Benefit Flow Network

Interaction weights derived from field data: pollination exclusivity, seed viability rates, nutrient-uptake dependency, and frugivore food-source reliance.