Within Species- The wild turtles do not really interact with each other. They are not like lions who stick together, hunt together, and do everything together. The only times that these two turtles met is when they mate. Also, when they migrate you can sometimes see them move together. They usually hunt alone because the food that they eat do not really require a lot of force.
Population- Like how they act within their species, these turtles do not interact with others much. They tend to be alone and do everything alone. Although when they move locations they might group up, but end up splitting apart. They hunt and live alone. The Alligator Turtles usually sleep or hide somewhere during the day and hunt at night. This makes it hard for scientist to study them because they can only be found during the dark.
Community- Even though these wild turtles live a solitary life, they are an important part to the community. Adults are not a source of food for any animals other than humans, but eggs and hatch-lings are a source of food for large fish, raccoons, and birds. The adults, however, are important predators. Humans find them valuable for their unique appearance and their meat. The turtles also benefits birds as well. They, like alligators, tend to open their teeth for the birds to get food off of. This cleans their teeth and also feeds the birds as well.
Ecosystem- The Alligator Turtles depend on the environment daily. For an example, they use chemo-sensory cues to locate pray items. They use throat pumping to draw the water in and out to sample the surrounding water for chemicals that have been released by the prey species. They also use the chemicals in the water to locate other turtles to and to communicate.
Biomes- These turtles are mainly found on mostly freshwater biomes. Places like rivers, canals, and lakes of the southeastern United States are where they can mostly be found. They use the water as a way to make their lives easier. The water helps them hunt, communicate when necessary, and also hide from humans.