Guild

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005057",
  "term": "Guild",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A group of species within a community that exploits the same class of environmental resources in a similar way, irrespective of their taxonomic positions. This functional grouping is based on shared resource use, such as feeding habits or nesting sites. For example, nectar-feeding birds and insects in the same habitat form a guild, as they all consume nectar from flowers.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 892 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/guild/"
}